Old Fashioned Lemonade

4 ½ cups water
1 cup sugar
1 ¼ cups fresh squeezed lemon juice (approx. 5-7 lemons)
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Using a juicer, juice the lemons and set aside. Mix together 4 ½ cups water and 1 cup sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add in the fresh squeezed lemons and 1 tsp. lemon zest. Mix well and refrigerate until chilled. This makes a GREAT summer treat!