12 fresh lemons
6 quarts water
6 lbs. sugar

Grate and save the yellow rind portion from 6 lemons. Extract and strain juice from 12 lemons. Boil sugar, water and grated lemon rind together 15 minutes. Strain. Add lemon juice. Heat to boiling. Pour into hot 1/2 pint can or freeze jars. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes or freeze after jars have cooled.

To use, dilute with water to taste and serve over ice. May also be used as a sweetener for cocktails, or to flavor icings for cakes.