Lemonade

Refreshing homemade lemonade made with freshly squeezed lemon juice and fresh mint. Best served ice-cold on hot summer days.

Ingredients

• 800 g (about 3⅓ cups) water
• 160 g freshly squeezed lemon juice (4-5 lemons)
• 120 g sugar
• 5 g (a small handful) fresh mint

Instructions

1. 1

   Put a quarter of the water (200 g) and the sugar in a small saucepan and warm over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until the sugar has fully dissolved. Do not boil.

2. 2

   Take off the heat, add most of the mint leaves (keep a few for serving) and let the syrup steep for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Strain out the mint and pour the syrup into a large pitcher; add the lemon juice and the remaining water and stir well.

4. 4

   Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour, then pour into glasses and serve with the reserved mint leaves.

Nutrition

Per serving