• To make the simple syrup: place a saucepan over medium heat.
• Pour sugar and 1 ½ water into the pan.
• Heat until the sugar is melted, stirring often.
• Remove the pan from the burner and allow it to cool for 15 minutes.
• While the simple syrup is cooling, juice the lemons into a mesh sieve.
• Pour lemon juice and simple syrup into a pitcher. Add enough additional cold water (I use 3 cups) to taste. Add large ice cubes and stir.

Serving Suggestions:

• Add ice and slices of lemons to your glasses.
• Fill the glasses with lemonade and garnish with fresh mint.
• Add a paper straw and enjoy.