KCB 13.4: Lemon Barley Water

1. Wash the barley in several changes of water. Drain it and place it into a saucepan with 4 1/2 cups (1 1/8 litres) of water. With a citrus peeler peel very thin rinds off the lemons and add the rinds to the barley water. Bring to a boil; then simmer for 10 minutes.

2. Juice the lemons and place the juice into a large bowl. Add the sugar and the barley mixture stir well and add the remaining 2 1/4 cups (560 ml) of water; then let the mixture soak for 1 hour.

3. Strain the mixture into a large jug or suitable container and chill. To serve pour into chilled glasses half filled with ice; garnish with a slice of lemon.