Fresh Lemon Ade
Fresh lemon ade is a citrus drink assembled by pouring hand-squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup over ice, then topping with sparkling water. The sharp acidity of fresh lemon is tempered by the syrup's rounded sweetness, and a tiny pinch of salt amplifies both flavors. Lemon slices and mint leaves added to the glass release fragrance continuously as the drink sits. Pouring the sparkling water last and gently preserves the carbonation through every sip.
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Instructions
- 1
Juice one lemon and slice the other.
- 2
Add ice and lemon slices to glasses.
- 3
Pour in lemon juice and simple syrup, then stir.
- 4
Top with sparkling water and gently mix.
- 5
Finish with a pinch of salt and mint leaves.
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