Ingredients for Lemon Lava
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup boiling water
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
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How to Make Lemon Lava
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup boiling water. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the zest of 2 lemons and 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove lemon zest.
- Store the lemon syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This can be made ahead of time.
- **To serve a single serving (unleaded):** In a mug, combine 1/4 cup lemon syrup with 3/4 cup hot water. Stir well and enjoy.
- **To serve a single serving (leaded):** Follow step 7, then add 1-2 tablespoons of brandy to taste.
- **To serve a crowd (unleaded):** In a saucepan, gently heat 2 cups lemon syrup and 6 cups water until warm. Do not boil.
- **To serve a crowd (leaded):** Follow step 9, then add 1 cup brandy. Gently heat until warm, do not boil.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
78g
Fat
0g
Carbs
7g
