INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 C lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
- 3 C water – add to lemon juice
- 1/2 C water in measuring cup
- 4 C ice in a pitcher
- 1 C sugar
- OPT: Sprigs of mint
STEP BY STEP
- Heat 1/2 C water in the microwave until it is hot to the touch, but not boiling (about 45 seconds)
- Add sugar and stir to dissolve
- Pour hot water into pitcher over ice
- Add lemon (seeds removed) and 1 C water
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour to chill
- You can serve with strips of lemon peel in the glass, or even better a sprig of mint.
