Bring one cup of water to a low boil in a small sauce pan. Once water is hot, whisk in sweetener and electrolytes (if using). Continue to stir until the sweetener has fully dissolved to create a simple syrup. **See notes.
Remove the simple syrup from the heat. Pour in to a pitcher and add the lemon juice and 2 cups of cold water.
Taste at this time and add any additional sweetener to taste.
Pour over ice and serve.
Notes
Use either fresh lemon juice or a high quality brand that you have tried and trust. I use Santa Cruz Organic.**If you are using the Lakanto Powdered Monk Fruit Sweetener and not using electrolytes you can skip warming the water before mixing in the sweetener. Just mix the powdered sweetener in cold water until it dissolves completely. Making the "simple syrup" is more beneficial when using a granulated sweetener or adding electrolytes.