How to Make Homemade Sparkling Lemonade

Ingredients:

- 1 cup of granulated sugar

- 1 cup of water

- 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 3-4 lemons)

- 1 liter of sparkling water (chilled)

- Ice cubes (optional)

Instructions:

1. Make the Simple Syrup:

- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water.

- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved.

- Remove the syrup from heat and let it cool completely.

2. Combine the Ingredients:

- In a large pitcher, combine the cooled simple syrup, lemon juice, and sparkling water.

- Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

3. Serve:

- Fill glasses with ice cubes (if desired) and pour the sparkling lemonade over them.

- Garnish with lemon slices or wedges.

Tips:

- For a sweeter lemonade, add more simple syrup to taste.

- For a tarter lemonade, add more lemon juice to taste.

- You can also add other flavors to your lemonade, such as fresh berries, mint, or cucumber.

- Serve the lemonade immediately or store it in the fridge for later.

Enjoy your homemade sparkling lemonade!