Sparkling Lemonade

Directions

1. 1
   Bring 1 cup water to a boil in small saucepan.
2. 2
   Remove from heat.
3. 3
   Add sugar and salt, and stir to dissolve both.
4. 4
   Cool, then stir in lemon juice.
5. 5
   Pour juice mixture into clean 2-liter soda bottle using funnel.
6. 6
   Top off bottle with water, leaving at least 1 inch headspace.
7. 7
   Taste, and add more sugar if desired.
8. 8
   (Extra sugar will dissolve on its own.)
9. 9
   Add yeast to juice mixture.
10. 10
    Screw on cap, and shake bottle to dissolve and distribute yeast.
11. 11
    Let bottle sit at room temperature away from sunlight 5 to 7 days, or until lemonade is carbonated.
12. 12
    Check bottle periodically; lemonade is ready when bottle feels rock-solid with very little give.
13. 13
    Refrigerate overnight, or up to two weeks.
14. 14
    Open bottle very slowly over sink to release pressure gradually and avoid bubble-ups.
15. 15
    Store in refrigerator.