Lemonades

• 3/4 cup sugar
• juice of 2 lemons (1/3 cup)

Place sugar in a large saucepan with 1 liter cold water and lemon juice. Place over medium heat. Stir constantly for 4-5 minutes or until all the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil then lower the heat. Simmer for 6-8 minutes. Remove from the heat and refrigerate until completely chilled. Serve the lemonade with plenty of ice and crushed kaffir lime leaves if available. The lemonade will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.