As the old saying goes: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! What you needs: 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 8 lemons) 3-4 cups cold water and lots of ice Preparation: Heat the 1 cup of water and dissolve the sugar in it to make syrup. Add lemon juice to the syrup in a pitcher. Add cold water and serve with lots of ice.