- Servings: 8
 - 15 minutes
 - 5 minutes
 - providence-hotel.com
 
Ingredients
- 3 cups water (divided)
 - 1 cup sugar
 - 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 5 to 6 lemons)
 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
 - 5 cups ice
 - 1 lemon, sliced (garnish)
 
Directions
Make simple syrup by heating 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil.
Cook until sugar is completely dissolved. Cool completely.
Blend 2 cups water, simple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest (if desired) and ice in quality blender.
Garnish with lemon slices, if desired.
Serve immediately.