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Lemon and Thyme Lemonade

AI-written · not yet kitchen-tested

Leave the herbs in the base only for the short stated time. Add sparkling water at the end so it does not lose carbonation.

  • Serves 4
  • Prep 10 min
  • Cook 5 min
  • Rest 40 min
  • Total 55 min
  • easy
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This recipe was written with AI assistance and has not yet been kitchen-tested. Check quantities and times as you cook, and follow safe core temperatures for meat, poultry, fish and eggs.

Ingredients

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  • 100 ml (3.4 fl oz) lemon juice
  • 70 g (2.5 oz) sugar
  • 250 ml (1 cup) water
  • 3 sprig thyme
  • 800 ml (3 1/2 cup) cold sparkling water

Method

  1. Wash thyme. Bring water and sugar to a boil, add thyme and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  2. Strain out thyme and stir in lemon juice. Cool in a cold-water bath, then refrigerate for about 40 minutes total cooling time.
  3. Divide the base among four large glasses and top with sparkling water. Stir gently and serve immediately.

Tip: Untested: check sweetness, acidity and the fill level of all four glasses with the actual products before publication.