Tart Sparkling Lemonade

I love the idea of lemonade, but find that even freshly squeezed homemade lemonade is usually too sweet, and often grainy with undissolved sugar. So, I decided to stop whining about it and figure out a ratio that worked for me. The grainy sugar problem I solved with simple syrup. (Just boil some water, add an equal amount of sugar and stir until dissolved. Keeps in the fridge for 3 months.) This is a recipe for a very tart--with just a touch of sweetness--sparkling lemonade.

Ingredients per cup:

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon simple syrup or agave nectar
3/4 cup chilled sparkling water
ice

Method:

Stir together the lemon juice and simple syrup in a medium sized glass. Stir sparkling water in gently so as not too lose too many bubbles. Gently add ice.