How to make old-school homemade lemonade

This is the perfect treat for the kids this long-weekend. If they've never rocked a homemade lemonade stall before, now is the time and this is how it’s done.

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Long weekends and holidays are perfect for foodie projects with the kids – so this old-school treat is just the trick for the Easter break. Not only can the kids join you in making a drink that is packed full of nostalgia, you’ll also be able to tweak sugar and lemon juice quantities to suit your personal tastes, and that’s something that a pre-made bottle of lemonade can’t claim to do. Homemade lemonade is a right of passage, a lot of fun and a whole lot of delicious. And watch and see how proud the kids will be of the finished result.

Plus, it works well with a nip or two of vodka for a refreshing long-weekend lemonade spritzer. Yeah, don’t say we never have any cheeky tips for you.

Whack in a mint sprig and some slices of citrus and that’s one fancy homemade cocktail for the grown-ups.

What you’ll need to make homemade lemonade:

• juicer
• small saucepan
• metal spoon
• large jug

Ingredients:

• 1 cup caster sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 cups ice cubes
• 1 whole lemon, sliced
• 1L chilled mineral or soda water

Method:

1. Place sugar and water in a small saucepan and stir over a low heat until the sugar dissolves.
2. Cool the sugar water completely. Stir in the lemon juice.
3. Fill a large jug with ice and lemon slices
4. To serve, top with chilled soda water.

Tip: Add fresh thyme or lavender for your next dinner party.

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