Whisk the lemon juice and honey together in a pitcher for about a minute, until the honey fully dissolves and the mixture turns smooth and slightly cloudy.

Cover and chill the lemon mixture for 20 minutes.

Fill eight glasses with ice.

Stir the chilled lemon mixture once more, then top the pitcher with the sparkling water, pouring down the side rather than straight in.

Stir the full pitcher just once, a vigorous stir will knock the fizz flat before it ever reaches a glass.

Pour over the ice and garnish each glass with a lemon wheel and a mint sprig.