Ingredients
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1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
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¾ cup sugar
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1 cup water (for syrup)
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3 cups cold sparkling water
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Ice cubes
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Lemon slices (optional)
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Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
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In a saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
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Remove from heat and let the simple syrup cool.
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In a pitcher, pour in fresh lemon juice.
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Add the cooled syrup and stir well.
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Slowly add sparkling water to maintain the fizz.
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Stir gently to combine.
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Add ice and garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves.
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Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing drink.
Notes
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Adjust sweetness based on your taste preference.
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Add sparkling water just before serving for best carbonation.
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Best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg