A R%efreshing Glass of Lemonade — Paul Mansfield and MidJourney

A Refreshing Glass of Lemonade

Perfect for your summer thirsts

A refreshing glass of homemade lemonade is one of the last pure joys of summer left as you age, other than wistfully watching young people strut their temporal beauty at the beach. Ice cold and slightly tart with a refreshing sweet afterburn, lemonade is the perfect drink to while away the summer blues before the torrents of snow and misery descend upon our world again.

Here’s a simple recipe for your invigorating glass of lemonade sweetened with agave syrup, perfect to relax with or plan your next killing spree:

Ingredients:

• one shot of lemon juice (1 lemon)
• 1 cup (240 ml) cold water
• half a shot of agave syrup (adjust to taste)
• Ice cubes to fill the glass
• Lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish (optional)
• 1 shot of vodka or grain alcohol (optional but highly recommended)

Instructions:

1. Ice the Glass:
   Fill the glass with ice cubes to chill it before making the drink. When your balls are sweatin’, it’s nice to have an icy hand to rub them.
2. Juice the Lemon:
   Roll the lemon on the counter, applying firm yet gentle pressure to the fruit. This…