Lemonade Syrup

Whip up a batch of this syrup whenever you see lemons on sale, then keep it on hand to make the best homemade lemonade you’ve ever tasted-in a flash! This makes a much less expensive and better-tasting lemonade than anything you can buy.

Number of servings : 5 ½ cups

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Type of meal : | Beverages/Cocktails | Beverages/Cocktails

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Ingredients

3 cups sugar
1 cup boiling water
3 cups fresh lemon juice (about 16 lemons)
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest

Directions

  1. In a 1.5-litre, heatproof container, place the sugar. Add the boiling water, stirring constantly, until the sugar has completely dissolved. Let the sugar mixture stand until it is cool.
  2. Add the lemon juice and zest, and stir until all the ingredients are well blended. Cover the container, and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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