- 12 lemons, thinly sliced
- 3 cups white sugar
- 4 trays ice cubes
- 8 cups cold water
- Thinly slice lemons crosswise. Try to remove as many seeds as possible. Put lemon slices into a large punch bowl. Pour sugar over the top of the lemons. Using a potato masher or wooden spoon, pound lemons and sugar mixture until sugar is dissolved and lemon slices are broken.
- Add ice cubes and stir in cold water. Serve in tall glasses.