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– 7 large lemons, rolled at room temp
– ⅔ cup granulated sugar
– 3 cups cold water
– 1 cup dill pickle juice, pickle spears for garnish
– Ice

Start by thinly slicing one lemon for garnish and juicing the remainder to collect one cup of juice. Muddle the spent lemon peels with the sugar in a large vessel for two minutes until the sugar dissolves, then stir in the fresh lemon juice, water, and pickle juice to taste. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, serve over plenty of ice, and garnish with lemon slices and dill pickle spears; for the best flavor balance, use organic lemons and a crisp, refrigerated dill pickle brine rather than sweet or heavily garlicked varieties.