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-1 large or 2 small lemons
-Zest of 1 lemon
-3 cups of water
-3-4 tablespoon Lakanto golden monkfruit sweetener (or more, depending on your taste)

 

 

1. Zest the lemons then rub the lemons back and forth a few times on the counter to loosen up the juices. 
2. Cut the lemons in half and squeeze out the juice with a citrus juicer or your hands. 
3. Pour the lemon juice into a small saucepan through a fine mesh strainer. 
4. Add the water, sweetener, and zest to the pot. 
5. Turn the heat on to medium and cook, stirring until the sweetener has dissolved (1-2 minutes). Taste and add more sweetener if desired. 
6. Remove the pot from the stove and pour into a glass container with a lid through a fine mesh strainer. 
7. Refrigerate for about 3 hours or until completely chilled. Enjoy!

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