==Ingredients== * 3 cups sugar * 3 cups bottled lemon juice * 2 cups water * 1/2 tsp lemon oil OR * 1 lemon's zest, finely chopped, plus the fruit of the poor lemon is impossible to eat (but chop it up) ==Method== - Put all ingredients in a half-gallon container and shake vigorously until sugar is completely dissolved. - To serve, dilute 1 part syrup with 4-6 parts water. Ice is nice. ====Notes==== Makes 1/2 gallon syrup, which is enough for about 3 gallons of lemonade.