Peel the rinds 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 sit for 1 hour.

Bring the water to a boil, then pour the water over the sugared lemon rinds. Allow this to cool for about 20 minutes. Remove the rinds

Squeeze the lemons into another bowl. Pout the juice through a strainer into the sugar mix. Stir, pour into pitcher and cool.