Lawn Chair Lemonade

It’s the simple things in life that bring us the most joy—like roasting marshmallows around a fire with our grandkids, a warm cran cobbler fresh from the oven, the smell of wildflowers after a rain, and the refreshing taste of ice cold lemonade on a sweltering summer day.

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Ingredients:

Makes a large jug for the youngins' 

• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1 gallon cold water
• 2 cups fresh lemon juice (10-12 squeezed lemons)

Directions:

• Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan
• Bring to a boil over low heat
• Stir until sugar dissolves
• Remove from the heat and set aside to cool
• Add a gallon of cold water and the lemon juice to a large glass pitcher
• Add the simple syrup (sugar & water mixture)
• Stir well
• Cool in the refrigerator 

Did your summers include lawn chairs, lemonade, and neighborly chatter? We’d love to hear what "home" felt like to you—scroll down and share your story with us!