Citron Presse, French Fresh Lemon Drink

What you need

• 2 large lemons
• 50 g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
• 50 ml (3 tbsp) water, for the sugar water
• 400 ml (1 3/4 cups) cold water, still, or sparkling for a fizzy version
• ice cubes, for serving

Method

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1. 1

   Warm the sugar and 50 ml water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the liquid is clear, about 2 min. Let the sugar water cool for 10 min.

2. 2

   Roll the lemons firmly on the counter, then halve and squeeze them. You need about 100 ml (scant 1/2 cup) of juice. Strain out the seeds.

3. 3

   Divide the juice between two tall glasses and fill each about halfway with ice.

4. 4

   Pour 200 ml (3/4 cup) of the cold water into each glass.

5. 5

   Stir in the sugar water a spoonful at a time, tasting after each one, until the drink is tart with just enough sweetness. Serve straight away.

Imported from saltandwind.com. Recipe Grab pulled out what you need to cook it; the video stays where its author put it.