Ingredients for Best Lemonade
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Lemons, Rind Of
- 1 1/2 cups hot water, plus additional chilled water for serving (optional)
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- Ice, for serving (to fill a 12-ounce glass)
- Chilled club soda, for serving
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How to Make Best Lemonade
- Using a zester, zest the lemons directly onto 1 cup of granulated sugar in a 1-quart jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Add 1 ½ cups of very hot water to the jar.
- Secure the lid firmly and shake vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Juice the lemons and add 1 cup of fresh lemon juice to the jar.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
- To serve: Fill a 12-ounce glass with ice.
- Pour ¼ cup of the chilled lemon syrup over the ice.
- Top with chilled club soda or water.
- Gently stir to mix.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
308g
Fat
0g
Carbs
27g
