Thyme Infused Lemonade

adapted from Amy's Cooking Adventures and Martha Stewart

1 1/2 cups of sugar

6 sprigs fresh thyme

2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice

7 cups cold water, divided

Garnish

Thyme sprigs

Lemon slices

In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of the water, the sugar and thyme to a boil. Stir the mixture until the sugar has dissolved, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the mixture from the heat.

Stir in the remaining six cups of cold water and the lemon juice. Pour the lemonade through a strainer and into a pitcher.

Refrigerate until cold, about an hour.

Serve over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and thyme, if desired.

Note: Martha's recipe suggests adding some gin. That is a thought for a future pitcher of loveliness!