Our HSL Comfort Store in Henley-in-Arden is in a lovely building once home to the famous Arden Mineral Company. Known for making ‘Arden Forest Mineral Waters’. But it wasn’t just water they supplied to the local shops and houses, they made lemonade and lime juice too!

To celebrate this wonderful piece of local history, let us share our tasty Fizzy Lemonade recipe with you.

Have you ever wondered how to make lemonade? With its tart flavour, fragrant aroma, and refreshing palate, everyone will love it! Homemade lemonade is a great addition to any event. It works well for summer parties, birthday celebrations, and Afternoon Tea. The vibrant colour makes this the perfect summer drink!

Follow our simple step by step instructions below and enjoy your lemonade in no time.

So, when life gives you lemons… make homemade lemonade!

• 6 unwaxed lemons – plus extra to serve
• 130g granulated sugar
• 400ml still water
• 1ltr sparkling water
• Ice cubes

1. Remove the zest from the lemons and place to one side (being careful to avoid the white pith). Juice the lemons and take out any pips.
2. Place the zest in a saucepan, pour in the sugar and 400ml still water.
3. Turn the hob onto a low heat and slowly bring the mixture to the boil. Keep stirring to ensure the sugar dissolves and doesn’t stick or burn. Once it has turned into a boiling syrup, add the lemon juice and take off the heat immediately. Give it all a stir through.
4. Let the syrup cool completely and pass through a fine sieve to remove any bits. Pour into a bottle or jug and place into the fridge until required. Prepare up to 3 days in advance.
5. When you’re ready to serve, mix the syrup with the sparkling water and serve with ice and extra slices of lemon to garnish. You can also replace the sparking water with still water to make an old-fashioned styled lemonade.

Keep this recipe as is, or add a flavour twist with these extra ideas…

• Add herbs and botanicals to your drink, using fresh mint, basil, and rosewater. You can also find lavender and rosemary in the garden.
• Add your favourite berries with berry purees, like raspberry or strawberry and give your lemonade a fruity feeling.
• Add a touch of spice for that extra kick, including ginger, cloves or chilli to truly bring out the bitter of the lemons.

There you have it, your very own Homemade Fizzy Lemonade. Drink the day of and add lots of ice, or save the Lemon syrup for another day, but always make it fresh for the best results!

Pair the refreshing taste of lemonade with our Salad Nicoise recipe or Summertime Sausage rolls. Visit our recipes page on our Feel Good Hub for more delicious recipes.