One and a half cups water

One and a half cups sugar

One and a half cups lemon juice

Grated rind of one lemon

Two sprigs of rosemary

Ice cubes

Cold water or club soda

Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Boil the liquid three minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, lemon rind and rosemary. Refrigerate at least one hour or until very cold. Strain the mixture into a storage container.

When you want some lemonade, place 5 to 6 ice cubes in a drinking glass. Fill the glass about a third full with the lemon syrup, add water or club soda to the top of the glass, stir and drink. Makes about 3 cups.

Recipe provided by Karen Lee Hegre of the Windowsill Garden Discussion Group