@AnthonyDeOliveira Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water (for the simple syrup)
1 to 1 ½ cups fresh-squeezed lemon juice (about 6 to 9 medium lemons)
5 to 6 cups cold water (to dilute, depending on your preferred tartness)Ice cubes
Instructions
Make the Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water.
Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the liquid is clear.
Remove from the heat and let it cool.
Juice the Lemons: While the syrup cools, roll the lemons on the counter using your palm to soften them, then cut and squeeze them to extract the juice.
Discard any seeds, but keep the pulp for extra texture.
Mix and Serve: In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the cooled simple syrup, and 5 cups of cold water.
Stir well and taste; add more water if it is too strong, or more sugar to sweeten.
Chill: Serve over a generous amount of ice.
Garnish with extra lemon slices or fresh mint leaves if desired
