3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup lemon peel strips (about 1 1/2 lemons)
3/4 cup lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
1 cup club soda, chilled

in a small saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently. stir in the lemon strips. bring to a boil. reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes. cool slightly.

transfer to a pitcher. stir in lemon juice; cover and refrigerate until chillled. discard lemon strips. stir in club soda. serve over ice.

2 servings