Twist Lemon Fresh Drink (Printable)
A zesty lemon beverage with sparkling water and a touch of sweetness, fresh and uplifting for all events.
# What You'll Need:
→ Citrus
01 - Juice of 2 large lemons (approx. 1/3 cup)
02 - 2 lemon twists (for garnish)
→ Sweetener
03 - 2 tablespoons simple syrup
→ Sparkling
04 - 1 1/2 cups chilled sparkling water
→ Ice
05 - 1 cup ice cubes
# Directions:
01 - Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
02 - In a small pitcher, combine freshly squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup; stir thoroughly.
03 - Pour the lemon mixture evenly into the prepared glasses.
04 - Top each glass with chilled sparkling water and gently stir to incorporate.
05 - Garnish each glass with a lemon twist and serve immediately.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- It takes five minutes and tastes like you actually tried, which is the sweetest combination.
- The balance of tartness and sweetness hits differently than anything from a bottle.
- You control the flavor completely, so it becomes exactly what you need in that moment.
02 -
- Fresh juice matters more than anything else—bottled lemon juice tastes flat and metallic, like it's been waiting too long to matter.
- Stir gently with the sparkling water so you don't lose all the fizz to aggressive mixing.
03 -
- Roll your lemons on the counter with gentle pressure before cutting—they'll yield more juice with less effort.
- Make a batch of simple syrup on Sunday and you'll have the freedom to make this drink without hesitation all week long.