6 lemons
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 1/2 quarts ice water

Wash lemons, slice thin. Place in a stainless or enamel container. Add sugar. Pound with a wooden spoon or mallet to squeeze juice from lemons. Stir to make syrup. Let stand 20 minutes. Add ice water and 10 to 12 ice cubes. Stir well. Serve within 6 hours for best flavor. Also makes grease limeade, substitute limes for lemons.