Old-fashioned lemonade

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1 1/2 cups water

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 1/2 cups fresh-squeezed lemon juice (6-7 large lemons)

Grated rind of one lemon

Ice cubes

Cold water or club soda

Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat slightly and simmer the liquid 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and rind. Refrigerate at least one hour or until very cold. Strain the mixture into a storage container.

When you want some lemonade, place 5-6 ice cubes in a drinking glass. Fill the glass about a third full with the lemon syrup, add water or club soda to the top of the glass, stir and drink.

You may make a pitcher full of lemonade instead of serving the beverage individually. Place the syrup in a pitcher half filled with ice cubes. Add water or club soda to the top. You may garnish the beverage with sliced lemons and/or mint sprigs.

Makes about 1 quart lemonade base, enough for 12-18 drinks.

Jazzy raspberry lemonade

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1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice

3 cups water

Sugar, to taste

Fresh-squeezed lemon juice and sugar for lining glasses as needed

1/4 cup whipped cream, sweetened

2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest

Fresh raspberries

Combine fresh-squeezed lemon juice, water and sugar, and blend well to dissolve sugar. Chill.

Take a margarita glass and line rim with lemon juice, then dip in sugar.

Place 1 tablespoon of the raspberries in bottom of glass.

Add 6-8 ounces chilled lemonade.

Top with 1 tablespoon of whipped cream and garnish with 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest.

Makes 4 8-oz. glasses.