Refreshing Lemon Barley Water

Step 1

Place the barley in a sieve and rinse under cold water until water runs clear.

Step 2

Place barley in a saucepan with lemon peel and 6 cups of water.

Step 3

Bring to the boil over medium heat. Once boiling, turn down and simmer for 15-30 minutes then strain mixture into a heatproof bowl. Discard the barley.

Step 4

Add honey to bowl and stir to dissolve. Stir in lemon juice and then let mixture cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Pour into bottles and refrigerate until chilled.