There isn’t too much time left for fun summer picnics. Let this gooseberry lemonade inspire you to prepare a delicious spread.

MAKES 1.8 L // COOKING TIME 20 min

INGREDIENTS
For the gooseberry lemonade
4 lemons, juiced
4 tbsp honey
⅔  cup gooseberries
8 mint sprigs
To serve
1.5 L sparkling water
3 cup gooseberries
1 lemon, sliced

METHOD
For the gooseberry lemonade
1. Blend the lemon juice, honey and gooseberries until smooth.
2. Push the mixture through a sieve, reserving only the liquid.
3. Stir through the mint and refrigerate until needed.
To serve
1. Mix the lemonade (about 1½ cups) with the sparkling water. Pour into glasses filled with ice and top with extra gooseberries and a slice of lemon.

Recipe & styling: Kate Turner
Photography: Andreas Eiselen // HMimages.co.za

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