In a medium saucepan, heat the honey and 1 cup of water over low heat until the honey dissolves and is thoroughly mixed with the water. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
½ to ⅔ cup honey
Add ice to a large pitcher then pour in the lemon juice and honey syrup.
Ice, 1 ½ cups lemon juice
Pour in the remaining 4 cups of water, and stir to combine.
Serve in individual glasses over ice. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cup (8 ounces). Actual calories will vary.*Recipe makes between 7-8 cups total. The amount varies if you adjust the ingredients.*See post below for additional information!*This article (photos, text, and recipe) was update on 3/27/24. The recipe was adjusted slightly to lessen the honey flavor and add more lemon flavor.