Lemon Simple Syrup

1. With a vegetable peeler, peel the yellow rind off 1 lemon. Be careful not to get the white rind, just the yellow.
2. 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.
3. Once at a low boil, turn to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes until the syrup has reduced and the sugar is dissolved.
4. Pour into a mason jar and let come to room temp before using it in this recipe.

Jalapeno Lemonade

1. Freshly squeeze the juice of 8 lemons (about 2 cups) into a pitcher.
2. Thinly slice a jalapeno and add to the pitcher.
3. Add 1 cup of the freshly made lemon simple syrup. Add in a couple of handfuls of ice. Stir very well.
4. Add in cold water to fill up the rest of the pitcher and stir with a wooden spoon very well. 
5. 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!