Sparkling Lemonade

1. 1

   Bring 1 cup water to a boil in small saucepan.

2. 2

   Remove from heat.

3. 3

   Add sugar and salt, and stir to dissolve both.

4. 4

   Cool, then stir in lemon juice.

5. 5

   Pour juice mixture into clean 2-liter soda bottle using funnel.

6. 6

   Top off bottle with water, leaving at least 1 inch headspace.

7. 7

   Taste, and add more sugar if desired.

8. 8

   (Extra sugar will dissolve on its own.)

9. 9

   Add yeast to juice mixture.

10. 10

    Screw on cap, and shake bottle to dissolve and distribute yeast.

11. 11

    Let bottle sit at room temperature away from sunlight 5 to 7 days, or until lemonade is carbonated.

12. 12

    Check bottle periodically; lemonade is ready when bottle feels rock-solid with very little give.

13. 13

    Refrigerate overnight, or up to two weeks.

14. 14

    Open bottle very slowly over sink to release pressure gradually and avoid bubble-ups.

15. 15

    Store in refrigerator.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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