Ingredients:
– 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
– ½ cup sugar
– 3 cups sparkling water
– Lemon slices and ice cubes for garnish
Directions:
1. Begin by squeezing enough lemons to make one cup of fresh lemon juice. It is recommended to use between 6-8 lemons for this.
2. Pour the freshly squeezed lemon juice into a medium-sized saucepan and add ½ cup of sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
3. Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar has dissolved completely. Do not let the mixture boil.
4. After the sugar has dissolved, take the saucepan off the heat and let it cool down. Once it has reached room temperature, transfer the mixture to a jar or airtight container.
5. Refrigerate the mixture until it is chilled.
6. Take the chilled lemon syrup mixture out of the fridge and pour it into a large pitcher.
7. Add 3 cups of sparkling water to the pitcher and stir. If you like your lemonade sweeter, add additional simple syrup (lemon and sugar mixture) to your liking.
8. Now, it’s time to add ice. Fill your pitcher with ice to your liking.
9. Finally, add lemon slices to the pitcher for garnish. You can also add additional fruit flavors, such as strawberries or raspberries, for an added twist.
10. Pour the sparkling lemonade into serving glasses and garnish with a slice of lemon.
The Bottom Line
Making sparkling lemonade is incredibly simple and can be done in just a few steps. With some fresh lemon juice, sugar, and sparkling water, you can create a refreshing and delicious drink that’s perfect for any summer occasion. And while the recipe we’ve outlined is basic, you can always experiment by adding different fruits or flavors to create your own unique version of sparkling lemonade.