Recipe: Fresh Blender Lemonade/Simple Syrup

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 lemons -- white pith removed
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup simple syrup -- recipe in directions
1 1/2 cups crushed ice

FOR EACH SERVING:
Place 2 lemons, simple syrup, and water in a blender with top on and blend at medium speed until lemons are liquified. Add ice and blend on high until pureed (3 to 4 minutes). Serve in a tall glass with a straw and iced tea spoon and garnish with a lemon wheel.

NOTE: Recipe can be adjusted to your personal preferences for sweetness or tartness.

SIMPLE SYRUP:
1 cup water
2 cup sugar
Place sugar and water in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for five minutes and transfer to a container to cool. Can be refrigerated for up to 6 weeks.