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Ingredients
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Base
Flavor syrup
Garnish (optional)
Method
Base
Add ice
Fill a clean 32 oz serving cup or pitcher with 1 cup of ice cubes, leaving room at the top for liquid and garnish.
Add water
Pour 28 oz of chilled filtered water into the cup or pitcher over the ice.
Flavor syrup
Sweeten
Add 1 tablespoon of simple syrup to the water to sweeten. Stir gently until the syrup is evenly distributed.
Flavor and adjust
Add 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of your chosen flavored extract or concentrate. Stir again to combine. Taste and adjust: add up to 1 additional teaspoon of syrup or extract if you prefer sweeter or stronger flavor.
Garnish (optional)
Garnish
Finish by placing a lemon wheel on the rim or dropping a mint sprig into the drink for aroma and visual appeal.
Serve
Serve immediately while cold.