Luscious Lemonade

Directions

1. 1
   Wash the lemons and grate the zest into a bowl.
2. 2
   Next, squeeze the lemons of all of their juice.
3. 3
   Pour the 600ml of water into a saucepan and add the lemon zest, lemon juice and caster sugar.
4. 4
   Stir gently on a medium heat until all of the sugar has dissolved.
5. 5
   Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
6. 6
   Pour lemon mixture into a glass jug, cover and leave on a windowsill to cool.
7. 7
   Once cool, pour into glasses half full with ice cubes and add still or sparkling mineral water to dilute as desired.
8. 8
   Garnish with sprigs of mint and lemon.