Lemonade Recipe
We can’t stop singing praises for this zesty, sweet, and slightly tart deliciousness. Savour this symphony of soul-soothing flavours, from only the freshest of lemons, rich, unrefined cane sugar, and a good old splash of sparkling water. Simple, natural ingredients married together to deliver a recipe that is truly 'sunshine in a glass'.
Equipment
- Juicer
- Medium-sized saucepan
- Sieve
- Pitcher
- Stirring Spoon
Ingredients
- Freshly squeezed juice of 6 lemons
- 1 cup of granulated sugar can use unrefined cane sugar
- 6 cups of sparkling water
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Ice cubes
- A sprig of fresh mint optional, but desirable
Instructions
- Over medium heat, mix sugar with 1 cup of water in a saucepan, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves. Cool this simple syrup.
- Squeeze out the juice from the lemons, strain it if you prefer no pulp.
- In a pitcher, combine the lemon juice, simple syrup, and sparkling water. Stir well.
- Slap/bruise the mint (if using) to release the oil. Add to the lemonade.
- Toss in some ice cubes, garnish with lemon slices, and serve chilled.
Notes
Nutritional Facts per serving:
Calories: 112
Total Fat: 0g
Sodium: 10mg
Total Carbohydrate: 30g
Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
Total Sugars: 27g
Protein: 0.4g