Lemon Simple Syrup

Submitted by queenbeatrice

"I like to keep this in the refrigerator all the time as it nice and quick, you just pour a bit in a glass add water and ice and Voila.... Lemonade."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 6 cups
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 3 cups sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon rind, grated

directions

1. Combine sugar and water and boil for 5 minutes.
2. Add lemon juice and lemon rind.
3. Let cool and place in an airtight container in refrigerator.
4. To serve, fill glass about ¼ full with syrup; add ice and cold water.
5. Stir and garnish with lemon wedge and maraschino cherry.

Reviews

[IngridH]

Yum! I drink a lot of sparkling water at home, and this makes it sooooo much tastier. I like that it is both sweet and tart, a really good balance of flavor. I'll be making another batch of this very soon. Thanks for posting!

 

[HokiesMom]

I am so impressed by the ease of this recipe and how it has saved me so much time making fresh lemonade for the family. Just perfectly wonderful! So glad I tagged you in the Cooking Games with Friends forum.