Ingredients for 20 servings:
1. 3 cups water
2. 3 cups granulated sugar
3. 3 cups red currants (fresh or frozen) or 3 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen)
4. 3 tablespoons grated lemon rind
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and simmer, stirring continuously, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
2. Remove from heat, stir in 1 1/2 cups lemon juice and strain through a fine meshed sieve, pressing out the liquids, into a sterilized jar; let cool.
3. To Serve: Dilute 1 part syrup with 3 parts cold water and serve in a tall glass over ice.
Enjoy your meal!