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Lemonade Syrup (Concentrate)

Make homemade lemonade syrup from fresh lemon juice and rind. Keep the concentrate in the fridge for glasses of lemonade or a quick slushie.

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Sara Noel
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Lemonade Syrup (Concentrate)

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A tart lemon concentrate blended from fresh lemon rind, juice and sugar. Stir a spoonful into iced water for lemonade, or blend it with ice for a slushie.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
CourseDrinks
CuisineAmerican
Servings28 servings
Calories59
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon rind
  • 2 cups lemon juice
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups water

Equipment

  • blender
  • airtight jar

Directions
 

  1. Mix the lemon rind, lemon juice, and sugar until the sugar melts.
  2. Pour in the water.
  3. Cover tightly and keep in the refrigerator.

Notes

To serve, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of syrup to a large glass of ice, then top with water to taste. For a slushie, blend the concentrate with ice. Keep tightly covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 32g | Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0.3mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1.3IU | Vitamin C: 7.3mg | Calcium: 1.8mg | Iron: 0mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 28 servings; freshly grated lemon rind counted as lemon peel. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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