Steve's simple lemonade recipe

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Steve's simple lemonade recipe
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Date Published:
22/06/2009
A fresh and simple lemonade, as made by Steve on River Cottage Every Day
Makes 2 x 700ml bottles
Ingredients
1 mug caster sugar
1 tbsp honey
1 mug water
Zest of 2 lemons
Juice of 2 lemons
900ml cold water
2 large sprigs mint
Method: How to make Steve’s simple lemonade
1. Bring the caster sugar, honey and mug of water to the boil in a small saucepan and simmer for 2 minutes, until sugar has dissolved.
2. Pour the hot syrup over the lemon zest and lemon juice in a large jug. Allow to cool slightly then divide between 2 x 700ml bottles. Add a sprig of mint to each bottle and enough of the 900ml water to fill. Cap and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
3. To serve, dilute the lemonade to taste with cold water and ice. Add more mint as desired.