Peel the rinds from the 5 lemons and cut them into 1/2 inch slices. Set the lemons aside.
Place the rinds in a bowl and sprinkle the sugar over them. Let this
stand for about one hour, so that the sugar begins to soak up the oils
from the lemons.
Bring water to a boil in a covered saucepan and then pour the hot water
over the sugared lemon rinds. Allow this mixture to cool for 20 minutes
and then remove the rinds.
Squeeze the lemons into another bowl. Pour the juice through a strainer
into the sugar mixture. Stir well, pour into pitcher and pop it in the
fridge! Serve with ice cubes.
