Lemonade Syrup
Elevate your summer refreshment game with this easy and versatile Lemonade Syrup recipe! Made from just three simple ingredients—freshly squeezed lemon juice, granulated sugar, and water—this zesty syrup delivers the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors in every sip. With a subtle infusion of fragrant lemon zest, this homemade concentrate transforms ordinary lemonade into a citrusy masterpiece. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for whipping up a quick batch of thirst-quenching lemonade or for adding a flavorful twist to cocktails, mocktails, or desserts. Store it in the fridge and enjoy bright, homemade lemonade on demand for up to two weeks!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 whole Lemons
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Wash the lemons thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or residue.
Using a citrus zester or a fine grater, zest 2 of the lemons to create about 1 tablespoon of lemon zest. Set the zest aside.
Cut all 6 lemons in half and juice them. Strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring cup to remove seeds and pulp. You should have approximately 1 cup of lemon juice. Set the juice aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, and reserved lemon zest.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar has completely dissolved, about 3-4 minutes.
Increase the heat slightly and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to simmer for 1-2 minutes to infuse the syrup with the lemon zest flavor.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Stir the reserved lemon juice into the slightly cooled syrup, mixing well to combine.
Pour the syrup into a clean, airtight container or glass bottle. Allow it to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating.
Store the lemonade syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
To make lemonade, mix 2-3 tablespoons of the syrup with 1 cup of water (adjust to taste) and serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1626 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 432.5 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 408.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 480 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
