Combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar (I used monkfruit sweetener) in a boiler, heating until sugar dissolves.

Mix simple syrup with 5 cups water, stir. Combine with 1 cup (approximately 8 lemons) freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Garnish with sliced lemon. 

Yields 1/2 gallon.

Enjoy!!