A lemon syrup you can add to sparkling water for your own lemony soda!
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Lemon Syrup: 
4 lemons - juice and zest
1 and 1/4 cups plain water
1 cup white sugar
  1. Combine all in a pan over medium heat and slowly bring to a boil.  Turn heat to very low and simmer about 10-15 minutes until all is dissolved and the volume is reduced a bit.  Cool to room temp
  2. Strain into a clean glass jar and refrigerate.  Keeps for about a week, refrigerated.
Lemon Soda:
In a tall glass, add 2 tablespoons lemon syrup, ice, and fill up with 
sparkling water or Club Soda.  Stir and add lemon slices.