Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

I have been on a fresh squeeze lemonade kick that last few days.  I go through this phase often, especially during the summer when fresh peaches and berries abound.

1 1/2 C. fresh lemon juice (4-6 lemons usually), strained
2 C. sugar
2 C. water
8-10 C. additional cups water, to taste
ice cubes
1 C. fresh or frozen peaches, strawberries, raspberries or whatever else you want to try, optional


In small sauce pan, boil water and sugar to make a simple syrup.  Allow to cool for a bit.  Add lemon juice, simple syrup and the extra water, tasting as you add the additional water.  Add ice. Serve

To make it flavored lemonade. Either add fruit to simple syrup as it is boiling, or blend fruit with lemon juice.