Lemon Simple Syrup

1. To a large saucepan add in the sugar, water, and juice of 1 lemon and lemon peel. Turn to medium-high heat and bring to a low boil.
2. Once at a low boil, turn to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes until the syrup has reduced and sugar is dissolved.
3. Pour into a mason jar and let come to room temp before using it in this recipe.
4. With a vegetable peeler (affiliate link), peel the yellow rind off 1 lemon. Be careful not to get the white rind, just the yellow.

Jalapeno Lemonade

1. Freshly squeeze the juice of 8 lemons (about 2 cups) into a pitcher.
2. Thinly slice a jalapeno and add to pitcher.
3. Add in 1 cup of the freshly made lemon simple syrup (that is at room temp or cold) to a large pitcher. Stir very well.
4. Add in a couple of handfuls of ice. Stir very well.
5. Add in cold water to fill up the rest of the pitcher and stir with a wooden spoon very well. 
6. Garnish with lemon wedges and sliced jalapeno for an extra kick!

Make it A Cocktail!

1. Add ice to a large tall glass. 
2. Add in 1 shot of Vodka (we are Tito's fans).
3. Fill the glass 3/4 full with Jalapeno Lemonade and top the rest off with sparkling water.
4. Garnish with lemon wedges and extra jalapeno slices for an extra kick. Enjoy!