Lemonade Syrup

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Servings: 20 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Bright, zesty concentrated syrup for refreshing homemade lemonade
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This simple Lemonade Syrup is the secret to making perfect, restaurant-quality lemonade at home. By infusing sugar water with fresh lemon zest before boiling, you capture the aromatic oils that give the syrup a deep, authentic citrus flavor far superior to just using juice. The result is a smooth, vibrant concentrate that dissolves instantly in cold water, ensuring no gritty sugar at the bottom of your glass. It’s incredibly versatile: use it to sweeten sparkling water, mix into cocktails, or drizzle over pound cake. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and comes together in under 15 minutes. Store it in the fridge for up to two weeks for easy, refreshing drinks on demand.

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Lemonade Syrup

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 20 Calories: 348.3

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This simple Lemonade Syrup is the secret to making perfect, restaurant-quality lemonade at home. By infusing sugar water with fresh lemon zest before boiling, you capture the aromatic oils that give the syrup a deep, authentic citrus flavor far superior to just using juice. The result is a smooth, vibrant concentrate that dissolves instantly in cold water, ensuring no gritty sugar at the bottom of your glass. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly versatile: use it to sweeten sparkling water, mix into cocktails, or drizzle over pound cake. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and comes together in under 15 minutes. Store it in the fridge for up to two weeks for easy, refreshing drinks on demand.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Using a zester or fine grater, remove thin shavings of zest from the lemon, avoiding the bitter white pith.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and lemon zest.
  3. Place over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the lemon flavor.
  5. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool completely.
  6. Juice the lemon and add the fresh juice to the cooled syrup.
  7. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar or bottle, discarding the solids.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 20

Amount Per Serving
Calories 348.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.9mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 90.0g30%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 90.0g
Protein 0.0g0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: lemonade, syrup, lemon, citrus, simple syrup, drink, refreshing, summer, vegan, gluten-free, zest, concentrate, homemade, cocktail mixer, sweet, tart, infused, easy, quick
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