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Lemonade Syrup (Concentrate)

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade lemonade, lemon slushie, lemonade concentrate, lemonade syrup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 28 servings
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.

Ingredients

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

Directions

  • Mix the lemon rind, lemon juice, and sugar until the sugar melts.
  • Pour in the water.
  • 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.