Instructions: Place the sugar and water in a pan over moderate heat and stir until dissolved.

Bring to the boil and boil for 5 minutes.

Cool to room temperature then stir in the lemon juice.

Pour into a shallow freezerproof tray.

Freeze to a snowy granular texture stirring every 30 minutes.

Spoon into 4 tall glasses and serve immediately with a straw or spoon.

Serves 4

Note: If the ice freezes solid transfer to the refrigerator to soften until it can be mashed with a fork.

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