Zitronenlimonade

Ingredients

• Mint leaves - A few for garnish
• Ice cubes - As needed
• Water - 4 cups
• Sugar - 1/2 cup
• Lemons - 4, juiced

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar with 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved to create a simple syrup.
2. In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice with the simple syrup.
3. Add the remaining 3 cups of water and stir well.
4. Serve the lemonade over ice and garnish with mint leaves.