Homemade Lemonade

Homemade Lemonade

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS:

6 unwaxed lemons, washed, plus extra slices to serve (optional)

125g granulated sugar

1 litre soda or sparkling water, chilled

ice cubes

METHOD:

1. Zest the lemons and place in a medium sized saucepan with the sugar and 400ml of water. Place on a mediumheat and bring to the boil slowly, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Once the syrup is boiling, add the lemon juice and immediately remove from the heat. Leave until completely cool, then strain into a bottle or clean jug and chill until needed.

2. To serve, mix with chilled soda or sparkling water and serve over ice with extra lemon slices, if liked.