Sparkling Lemonade with Fresh Herbs

Ingredients

  • 4 lemons
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 liter carbonated water
  • A few leaves of fresh mint and/or lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
Sparkling Lemonade with Fresh Herbs

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Procedure

  1. Juice the lemons, and dissolve the sugar in the juice.
  2. Add carbonated water and the fresh herb leaves.
  3. Serve cold.

Notes, tips, and variations

  • Lemon juice may be substituted by orange juice or other citrus juice, if desired.