Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 2 cups sugar
• Juice from 4-6 lemons
• 4 cups cold water

Directions:

1. Blend 1 cup water and 2 cups sugar in a small saucepan (this amount serves 6).
2. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves completely.
3. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to cool.
4. Squeeze the juice from the lemons into a glass or jar.
5. Pour ice water into a pitcher.
6. Add sugar syrup and juice to water.
7. Optional: Add a few lemon rings.