Fresh Lemonade

Ingredients

3 large fresh lemons
3/4 cup sugar
1 gallon or large pitcher of water (2 liters)
sliced lemons
Optional: mint sprigs

Procedure

Squeeze lemon juice and strain the juice into the pitcher. Add sugar and water, stir well until sugar is incorporated. Taste to adjust flavor. Add lemon slices and sprigs of mint, if desired. Just before serving, add ice cubes to pitcher.