Fresh Lemon and Lime Soda

SOUR, SWEET AND SALTY COMBINATION DRINKS WORK WELL ALONGSIDE HOT FIERY DISHES, BUT THEY ARE EQUALLY COOLING AS A STAND-ALONE DRINK – ADD A SPLASH OF GIN FOR A FURTHER TWIST.

SERVES 6 | PREPARATION TIME: ABOUT 15 MINUTES | STANDING TIME: 10 MINUTES

FRESH

125ml lime juice (about 6–7 limes)

125ml lemon juice (about 6–7 lemons)

½ lime, cut into slices

½ lemon, cut into slices

PANTRY/LARDER

½ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons caster sugar

1 litre soda, tonic or sparkling water

SERVE

ice cubes

1. In a small jug, mix together the lime juice, lemon juice, salt and sugar. Leave to stand for 10 minutes, or until the sugar and salt have dissolved. Reserve until ready to serve.

2. Pour a little into each glass, add the lime and lemon slices, then top up with soda, tonic or sparkling water. Serve with ice cubes.