Ingredients
Scale
– 7 large lemons (organic preferred)
– 2/3 cup white sugar
– 3 cups cold filtered water
– 1 to 1¼ cups dill pickle brine
– Ice
– Lemon slices and dill spears (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Roll and juice the lemons. Reserve peels.
2.Place the lemon peels and sugar into a large jar or pitcher. Lightly press them with a muddler or the back of a spoon to draw out the natural oils.
3.Pour in the fresh lemon juice and stir thoroughly until the sugar has completely blended in.
4.Add cold water, then mix in about 1 cup of pickle brine. Taste and adjust the brine level to your liking.
5. Strain. Serve over ice with lemon slices and a dill spear.
Notes
Use cold, clean pickle brine like Grillo’s or Claussen.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 to 10
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 145 milligrams
- Carbohydrates: 21 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 1 gram