Tequila Lemonade

By maredan

Ingredients

• 2 * 2 scoops ice cubes
• 8 * 8 Meyer lemons, squeezed (if Meyer not available, use regular lemons)
• * Several dashes sugar cane syrup (or “Simple Syrup”)
• 4 * 4 sprigs fresh peppermint
• 4 * 4 ounces Tequila
• 1 * 1 lemon sliced into wheels
• 2 * 2 vanilla beans
• * A dash of soda water to top up

Preparation

Step 1

1. Into a pitcher put about 2 scoops of ice cubes.
2. Squeeze in the juice of 8 Meyer lemons (or 8 regular lemons in a pinch!).
3. Add several dashes of cane syrup.
4. Add the leaves of 2 fresh mint sprigs, torn into pieces.
5. Add a few lemon wheels for garnish.
6. Add 4 ounces of Tequila and give it a stir.
7. Place in the fridge to chill.
8. When serving, put ice in tall glasses and pour the Tequila Lemonade over the top.
9. Top up with a splash of fizzy soda water.
10. Garnish each glass with a wheel of lemon, a vanilla bean, a sprig of mint and a paper umbrella.