Ingredients
The juice of five organic lemons or limes. Do not substitute.
One cup organic local sugar (cane or beet - depending upon where you live)
Two trays of ice
Fresh, cold water.
Preparation
Pour the seedless juice of five lemons or limes (or a combination of lemons and limes, but a total of five fruits) in to a shock and heat proof half gallon container.
Add two trays of ice.
In a 2 cup pyrex measuring cup, put one cup of sugar and fill to the top line with fresh, cold water.
Microwave on high for two minutes. Do not boil, just dissolve the sugar completely by stirring.
Add the dissolved sugar-water mix to the pitcher containing ice and lemon juice. Stir while combining.
Fill to the half gallon measure with fresh cold water.
Serve with a garnish of garden mint if desired.
