Homemade Lemonade

Step 1

Add hot water, sugar and lemon zest to a medium sized pot. Bring to the boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar, and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Remove from the heat and stir in lemon juice. Strain through a sieve to remove the lemon zest and any pips that have made it in.

Step 3

Allow to cool and store in the fridge for a couple of weeks.

Step 4

To make lemonade mix 1 part lemonade to 3 parts water (regular, soda or sparkling)