Lemonade Syrup -- (from the Joy of Cooking by Irma Rombauer and Marion Rombauer-Becker)

Boil for 5 minutes:

2 c sugar
1 c water
rind of 2 lemons, cut into thin strips
1/8 tsp salt

Cool and add:

Juice of 6 lemons

Strain the syrup. Store in a covered jar in the refrigerator. Add:

2 tbsp syrup

to:

1 glass carbonated water
ice cubes (optional)

Makes 4 1/2 c

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