Syrup as Basis for Water Ices

1. 1.25 l . (2 pints) water.                                                  3. Juice of 1/2 a lemon.
2. 500 g. (1 lb) loaf sugar.

    Place the water and sugar in an enamel saucepan. Boil steadily for 10 minutes. Do not stir but take off the scum as it rises with a wooden spoon. When the liquid is syrupy, remove from the stove. Add the lemon juice and strain through muslin.