Mennonite Lemonade - lemons

Method

• Wash lemons and cut into 1/4-inch slices.
• Place slices in a stainless steel bowl and add sugar.
• Grind down the lemon slices to release the juice by using a wooden spoon or potato masher. Let sit for 20 minutes.
• Stir occasionally.
• In several bunches, squeeze the lemon slices hard with your hands to extract all the juice.
• Mix in the quart of ice water.
• (You may add a little more water if desired.) Transfer to a pitcher and chill in the refrigerator or add a tray of ice cubes and serve right away. Garnish each glass with a sprig of mint, if desired.