Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 cup cold filtered water
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 2 thin slices of lemon
  • 3-4 fresh mint leaves

Instructions:

  1. Roll lemons on a flat surface with firm pressure to break internal membranes. Note: This makes them much easier to squeeze.
  2. Cut lemons in half and squeeze juice through a strainer into a Mason jar to remove seeds.
  3. Add granulated sugar and lemon zest to the juice.
  4. Stir for 30 seconds until the sugar starts to clump less.
  5. Pour in the cold filtered water.
  6. Fill the remainder of the jar with ice cubes.
  7. Add lemon slices and mint leaves.
  8. Screw the lid on tightly.
  9. Shake vigorously for 30-60 seconds until the liquid is opaque and frothy.