Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 2 of 5 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Gooseberry | not in our table | 0 |
| Peppermint | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 250g [https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/sugar-glossary caster or granulated sugar]
- 3 [https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/lemon-glossary large lemons] , plus more to serve
- 350g [https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/gooseberries-glossary gooseberry] , topped and tailed, then halved
- [https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/mint-glossary mint] leaves from 3 sprigs, plus extra to serve
- ice and sparkling water , to serve
Directions
STEP 1In a large pan, gently melt the sugar in 250ml water. Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler, pare away a few long strips of lemon zest. Squeeze the juice to give about 100ml.
STEP 2Add the zest, juice, gooseberries and mint leaves to the pan, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5-10 mins until the gooseberries are very soft, then mash with a potato masher and leave to cool. Strain through a sieve, pressing the flesh well to extract the juices, then chill thoroughly.
STEP 3To serve, dilute 4 tbsp of the lemonade base with 100ml sparkling water (or to taste), adding extra ice, lemon and mint.
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