4 lemons
3/4 c. sugar
1 qt. water
1 tray ice cubes

Wash fruit, cut into thin slices. Remove seeds. Place lemon slices in a large bowl. Cover fruit with sugar. Let stand about 10 minutes. With plastic potato masher, press firmly to extract juice. Add water, continue to press fruit with masher until liquid is well flavored. Add ice. Taste lemonade for sweetness when it is chilled. If you wish, add more sugar and stir to dissolve. Pour over 2 ice cubes in tall glasses. Add lemon slice to each glass. Makes 7 glasses.