FRESH LEMONADE SYRUP
I got this recipe from my mom a few years ago and since then I have found many ways to modify it even though it is excellent just made into classic lemonade. This can be made into classic lemonade, strawberry lemonade, lavender lemonade, arnold palmer or into a lemon granita, with or without something for the adults. I always...
Provided by Amy Croyle
Categories Other Drinks
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Juice and zest lemons to get required amounts of both. some times heating the lemon in the microwave for a few seconds will help get the juices flowing.
- 2. In a heavy bottomed sauce pan boil water and remove from heat, immediately add sugar and lemon zest and stir till the sugar has completely melted and dissolved into the water.
- 3. Mix in lemon juice and stir until completely incorporated.
- 4. transfer to a lidded container and refrigerate till cool.
- 5. once cool mix equal parts lemon syrup with water for classic lemonade.
- 6. Sparkling lemonade- mix equal parts lemon syrup with sparkling water.
- 7. Lavender lemonade- add 1/2 cup fresh lavender to water before boiling the water (if you do not want the lavender floating around in the syrup you can tie it in cheese cloth or put a fill your own tea bag) or add lavender essence to classic lemonade.
- 8. Strawberry lemonade- add 1/8 cup thawed sugared frozen strawberries to classic lemonade. (you can make your own sugared strawberries too just make sure they have alot of time to sit and get the juices flowing for a nice syrup)
- 9. Arnold palmer- mix lemon syrup with equal parts unsweetened ice tea
- 10. Granita- in a blender, blend 1 part syrup with 1 1/2-2 parts ice. blend till smooth and slushy. For the adults add one shot of your favorite liquor per serving (more or less to your taste)
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Nor Alom
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe.
Aashik Kalo
[email protected]This is the best lemonade syrup I've ever had!
Asghar Mahi
[email protected]I've also used this syrup to make lemon sorbet and it was delicious!
Kolajo Taiwo
[email protected]This syrup is a great way to add some extra flavor to lemonade.
Erin Noaid
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I always have the ingredients on hand.
William Mathe
[email protected]This syrup is so good, I could drink it straight!
Awo Yaa
[email protected]I've been using this recipe for years and it never disappoints.
AC Net
[email protected]I made this syrup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Naomi Keepness
[email protected]This syrup is a great way to use up extra lemons.
Obi Chukwudi Abraham
[email protected]I've tried many lemonade syrup recipes and this one is by far the best! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Useless Mangi
[email protected]Easy and refreshing.
Dakota Monroe
[email protected]Followed the recipe and it turned out perfect!
Ari Baby Cupcake
[email protected]Will definitely make again!
Aaditya bhattarai
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Momen Ashraf
[email protected]This syrup is great, but I found that it crystallized after a few weeks. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Arbaz tanha
[email protected]This is my new favorite lemonade syrup! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I love that I can control the sweetness level by adjusting the amount of sugar I add.
Tanjil sk00
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the syrup came out too thick. I had to add more water to thin it out.
Dorcas Wangui
[email protected]Pretty good. Nice balance of lemon and sugar. Easy to make.
Imoan Naomi
[email protected]I made this syrup for a lemonade stand I was hosting and it was a huge success! The syrup was easy to make and the lemonade was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Marc Hamilton (Bearman aka Rojo)
[email protected]This is a fantastic and easy recipe! I love the fresh lemon flavor. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.