Homemade Lemonade

Fresh homemade lemonade balanced with real lemon juice and simple syrup.

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Dissolving the sugar first prevents gritty lemonade and makes the sweetness easy to adjust.

Ingredients

• 250 ml fresh lemon juice
• 150 g caster sugar
• 200 ml water for syrup
• 800 ml cold water
• 2 cups ice
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• mint leaves, optional

Step-by-step method

1. Combine the sugar and 200 ml water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Stir just until the sugar completely dissolves, then remove from heat; there is no need to boil the syrup for long.
3. Cool the syrup for 10 minutes so it does not warm the finished drink.
4. Pour the fresh lemon juice into a jug and add about three quarters of the syrup.
5. Add 800 ml cold water and stir well, then taste and add more syrup or water to reach your preferred balance.
6. Add ice and lemon slices only shortly before serving so the drink stays cold without becoming overly diluted.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with mint if desired.