Sparkling Lemonade Recipe
Description:
Cool, refreshing lemonade, made to sparkle. Wonderful on a warm, sunny, summer afternoon. This recipe is sourced from Canadian Living magazine.
Recipe Details:
- Cook Time: Not applicable
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Recipe Category: Punch Beverage
- Keywords: Beverages, Fruit, Canadian, Kid Friendly, Less than 15 Minutes, No Cook, Beginner Cook, Easy, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 15.2
- Fat Content: 0g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 28.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 5.3g
- Fiber Content: 0.2g
- Sugar Content: 1.5g
- Protein Content: 0.2g
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 1/2 cups lemon juice
- 1 cup soda water
- 1 lemon slice
- 1 mint sprig
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a large pitcher, combine cold water, lemon juice, and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves. |
| 2 | Cover the pitcher and refrigerate until chilled. |
| 3 | Just before serving, gradually add soda water down the edge of the pitcher. Stir to mix. |
| 4 | Garnish with lemon slices and mint sprigs. |
| 5 | Pour lemonade over ice cubes in glasses. |
| 6 | Garnish each serving with lemon slices and a mint sprig. |
Recipe Notes:
- Make sure to chill the lemonade before serving for the best taste experience.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness level according to your preference by adding more or less sugar.
- You can also customize this recipe by adding other fruits such as strawberries or raspberries for a twist.
- To make it even more refreshing, you can freeze some lemon slices and use them as ice cubes in the glasses.
- This recipe is perfect for serving at picnics, barbecues, or any outdoor gathering.
