Ingredients

1 cup sugar 

1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges, for garnish (14 to 16 limes total) 

Preparation

Heat sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until sugar has dissolved, 5 to 6 minutes.

Stir together lime juice and 5 cups water in a large pitcher; stir in sugar syrup. Refrigerate until cold (or up 2 days in an airtight container). Garnish each serving with a lime wedge.