Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp warm water
  • 2 tbsp granulated white sugar
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup cold filtered water
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 slice fresh lemon wheel
  • 1 sprig fresh mint

Instructions:

  1. Pour 2 tbsp of warm water into a glass. Add the granulated white sugar and stir vigorously for 30 seconds until the sugar crystals have completely dissolved.
  2. Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice, then slowly pour in the remaining cold filtered water and stir again to fully incorporate.
  3. Fill the glass to the brim with ice cubes, slide a lemon wheel to the side of the glass, and top with a mint sprig for garnish.