A bright lemon simple syrup made with fresh lemon juice and zest. Perfect for lemonade, iced tea, sparkling drinks, and easy citrus desserts.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Citrus zester
- Lemon squeezer
- Glass bottle or jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice strained
Instructions
- Heat water, sugar, and lemon zest until the sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
- Cool, strain, and refrigerate.
Notes
Do not zest the white pith.
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
Store for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.