How to Make Fizzy Lemonade

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Combine the sugar and water in a medium sized saucepan.

   Pour 1 cup (250 milliliters) of water into the saucepan.
   
   Add 1 cup (220 grams) of sugar and stir with a spoon or whisk to mix.
   
   This will make the simple syrup for your lemonade.
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   Step 2: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat

   Once the sugar water starts to boil, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 10 minutes.
   
   For extra flavor, add ½ to 1 cup (15 to 25 grams) of fresh mint or basil leaves., Discard the leaves.
   
   Your simple syrup is now complete. , Make sure that the pitcher is large enough to hold the sparkling water as well.
   
   Don't add any ice yet. , You will need at least 3 cups (750 milliliters) of sparkling water.
   
   If you like your lemonade less sweet, use up to 8 cups (2 liters) of sparkling water.If the lemonade is too sweet, add more lemon juice.
   
   If it is not sweet enough, add more sugar.
   
   If the lemonade is too strong, add more sparkling water.
   
   If it is too bland, add more lemon juice and sugar. , Add the ice to the glasses you will be serving the lemonade in, not the pitcher.
   
   This way, the ice won't water down the lemonade as it melts.
   
   You can serve the lemonade as is, or garnish it with mint leaves, basil leaves, or lemon slices.
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   Step 3: then simmer it for 10 minutes.

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   Step 4: Remove the saucepan from heat and set it aside to cool

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   Step 5: at least 30 to 60 minutes.If you added any mint or basil leaves

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   Step 6: pour the sugar water through a strainer into another pot.

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   Step 7: Transfer the cooled sugar water to a large pitcher and stir in the lemon juice.

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   Step 8: Add the sparkling water and make any adjustments.

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   Step 9: Serve the lemonade.

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