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Citron Presse (French Lemonade)

By AlainaF on July 08, 2012

Photo by Maryland Jim

2 Reviews

Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Servings: 1

Photo by Maryland Jim

About This Recipe

"A refreshing non-alcoholic citrus beverage from Laura Calder perfect for hot summer days. Using only lemon juice, water, and sugar, it's a French twist on the classic lemonade drink.--from foodnetwork for ZWT 8."

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
peel from 2 lemon, julienned
2 cups water
mint sprig
juice of half a lemon

Directions

To make lemon syrup: put the sugar and lemon in a saucepan with water. Bring to a boil just 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool. Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator.
Put 1 tablespoon of lemon syrup in a glass with a few ice cubes and a sprig of mint. Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon. Stir in cold water to taste. Sweeten with more syrup, if you like.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 (874 g)

Servings Per Recipe: 1

Amount Per Serving: %
Calories 1548.0
Calories from Fat 0: %

Amount Per Serving: %
Total Fat 0.0g: 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g: 0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg: 0%
Sugars 399.2 g
Sodium 18.2mg: 0%
Total Carbohydrate 399.9g: 133%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g: 0%
Sugars 399.2 g: 1596%
Protein 0.0g: 0%

Reviews

"Very good! I'd much rather make my own lemonade than rely on a package full of who knows what. This was quick and easy, and makes a very refreshing drink. I would change the number of servings on the recipe though; the nutrition information is really misleading. At 1 tablespoon per serving, this makes 32 servings at about 48 calories each... Made for ZWT8"

By IngridH on September 03, 2012 | 1329669
"A very nice, easy and refreshing drink. I can see the syrup being used in many alternative beverages. Made for ZWT8, The Wild Bunch."

By Maryland Jim on July 22, 2012 | 1318102