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Homemade Lemonade

This easy homemade sparkling lemonade is the perfect mix of sweet and tangy, made with fresh lemon juice, simple sugar syrup, and topped with fizzy water. Refreshing, kid-friendly, and perfect for hot summer days or a lemonade stand!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cool simple syrup 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Drinks
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 x lemons
  • 200 ml approx sparkling water
  • Sugar Syrup (Simple Syrup)
  • 400 g white sugar 1 ¾ cups
  • 200 ml water 3/4 cup
  • Lots of Ice

Instructions
 

  • Make sugar syrup:
    Measure the sugar into a small pot and add the water. Stir and gently heat until the sugar has dissolved.
  • The liquid should go from cloudy to clear.
  • Take off the heat and leave to cool.
  • Pour into jars store in the fridge until needed.
  • Prepare lemonade:
    Squeeze the juice of 4 lemons into a jug, use a sieve or strainer to catch the pips.
  • Add the sugar syrup, about 4 tablespoons.
  • Taste it- it should be not too sweet or not too sour!
  • Pour evenly into 4 glasses, top with ice and sparkling water.
  • Storage tips:
    Store lemonade in fridge for up to 3 days.
    The sugar syrup can be used in cocktails and mocktails, lemonade, iced coffee and ice teas. Keep in an airtight jar in the fridge for 1 months.
Keyword Lemonade, Lemons, Summer drinks
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