Gooseberry & Mint Lemonade

==Ingredients==
*250g caster or granulated sugar
*3 large lemons , plus more to serve
*350g gooseberries, topped and tailed, then halved
*mint leaves from 3 sprigs, plus extra to serve
*ice and sparkling water , to serve
==Instructions==
#In 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.
# Add 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, 
# Chill thoroughly.
#To serve, dilute 4 tbsp of the lemonade base with 100ml sparkling water (or to taste), adding extra ice, lemon and mint.
Category:White Sugar Recipes
Category:Lemon Recipes
Category:Gooseberry Recipes
Category:Mint Recipes
Category:Water Recipes
Category:Lemonade Recipes