A refreshing drink that can be enjoyed any time of the year.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 15 min |
| Active: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 8 cups |
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups (250 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) fresh berries, optional
- 1 1/4 cups (300 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, lemon zest and 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) of water in a small pot set over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the sugar has fully dissolved then set aside to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, if using, mash the berries with a wooden spoon, potato masher or blender and add the lemon juice. If desired, strain and press through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the berry seeds and lemon pulp.
- Pour into a large pitcher, stir in the cooled simple syrup and 6 cups (1.5 liters) of water. Store in the fridge or serve immediately over ice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 285 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 74 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 69 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Reviews
I make my own sparkling lemonade all the time. Thank you for the idea of adding a fruit taste to it. I now add a bit of 100% pomegranate juice to it as well. totally refreshing.
Had some friends over and they loved taste and presentation of lemonade. I cheated and used alittle less sugar as I prefer a more tangy lemonade!! Try it – you’ll love it