Best 7 Lemonade Syrup Recipes

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Craving something sweet and refreshing? If you're looking to make the perfect cold lemonade on a hot summer's day, look no further! With our easy-to-follow recipe, you can create a delicious and tangy syrup that will instantly turn your ordinary lemonade into an extraordinary experience. Whether you're a lemonade lover or just want to try something new, this simple recipe will show you how to make lemonade syrup that is bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get started on making the best lemonade syrup you've ever tasted!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FRESH LEMONADE SYRUP



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"This is a refreshing summer drink to enjoy on those lazy dog days of summer," reports Kathy Kittell from her home in Lenexa, Kansas. With the simple syrup in the fridge, it's a breeze to stir up this thirst-quenching beverage by the glass or pitcher.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups sugar
1 cup boiling water
3 cups lemon juice (about 16 lemons)
2 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a 1-1/2-qt. heat-proof container, dissolve sugar in boiling water. Cool. Add lemon juice and zest; mix well. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Yield: 5-1/2 cups syrup (number of batches varies depending on concentration of lemonade)., For 1 serving, combine 1/4 to 1/3 cup syrup and 3/4 cup cold water in a glass; stir well. For 16 servings, combine 5-1/2 cups syrup and 10 cups cold water in a 2-qt. pitcher; stir well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

OLD-FASHIONED LEMON VERBENA LEMONADE SYRUP



Old-Fashioned Lemon Verbena Lemonade Syrup image

Pull up a hammock, select a good book and make a jug of this cooling lemonade to refresh you as you gently sway and wile away the long, hot hours! A simple zingy lemonade syrup that is added to water to dilute and is compulsory for hot, humid days! Lemon Verbena is one of my favourite herbs and is a welcome addition to my walled herb garden here in France. The syrup is also amazing if poured over ice creams and summer berries for a tangy citrus flavour. Add an attractive label and a sprig of lemon verbena leaves for a thoughtful summer gift.

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Beverages

Time 2h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

300 ml water
150 g sugar
2 large lemons, zest of
10 -12 lemon verbena leaves, slightly crushed in a mortar and pestle
lemon verbena leaf, to garnish

Steps:

  • Make the syrup by heating together the water, lemon zest and the sugar. Bring to a boil, take off the heat and allow to infuse until cold. Bring back to a boil and immediately add the lemon verbena leaves. Take off the heat and allow to infuse until cold.
  • Strain the syrup in to a bottle or jar in the fridge until needed. Discard the lemon verbena leaves.
  • To make Lemonade: Pour some syrup into a glass and add water to taste. Serve with ice and garnish with a lemon verbena leaf and a lemon slice.

OLD FASHIONED LEMON BALM AND LEMON VERBENA LEMONADE SYRUP



Old Fashioned Lemon Balm and Lemon Verbena Lemonade Syrup image

There are numerous recipes for lemon balm lemonade, and I have an old English recipe myself that I make regularly - but, if you find that it is sometimes a little "light" on the lemon flavour, add some lemon verbena for a super charged lemon kick! I have made this several times now and it is so refreshing and zingy, perfect for a hot summer's day. Once the syrup is made, it lasts for several weeks in the fridge, or several months in a cool dark place if you add the optional citric and tartaric acid. Serve with cold sparkling water and slices of lemon and a sprig of either lemon balm or lemon verbena.

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time P2DT5m

Yield 2 Litres

Number Of Ingredients 6

450 g caster sugar
600 ml water
1 lemon, cut into two halves
10 large lemon verbena leaves
10 large lemon balm leaves
1/4 teaspoon tartaric or 1/4 teaspoon citric acid

Steps:

  • Place the sugar, lemon halves and water into a saucepan and heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.
  • Add the lemon verbena and lemon balm leaves and boil for 2 minutes; leave to cool. Add the citric or tartaric acid if using at this stage. Allow to cool and then cover and allow to infuse for 24 to 48 hours, depending on what strength you require. (I have left this for 3 days sometimes too, for a real lemon zing.).
  • Sieve through a fine mesh or colander, discarding the lemon halves and the herb leaves - then pour into clean and sterile bottle/s; seal tightly and store in a cool dark place for several months or in the fridge for several weeks.
  • To use: 1 part syrup to 4 parts water or sparkling water, to taste - add more for a stronger lemon flavour or less for a more delicate flavour. Add ice, a slice of lemon and some lemon balm or lemon verbena leaves as a garnish.

FRESH LEMONADE SYRUP



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With this lemonade syrup in the refrigerator, it's a breeze to stir up a thirst-quenching pitcher of fresh lemonade. Recipe by Kathy Kittell of Kansas came from Quick Cooking. It can be made with sugar or Splenda for Baking. If you like, substitute some fresh lime juice for the lemon juice.

Provided by BeachGirl

Categories     Beverages

Time 31m

Yield 5 1/2 cups concentrate, 22 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups lemon juice (juice from about 5 pounds lemons)
1 cup boiling water
3 cups Splenda granular (not packets) or 3 cups sugar
4 lemons, rind of, grated, about 2 tablespoons

Steps:

  • In 2 quart bowl, add 1 cup water and microwave for 1 minute.
  • Add Splenda for Baking and stir to dissolve.
  • Add lemon juice and grated peel.
  • Stir.
  • TO PREPARE LEMONADE: For 1 serving, mix 1/4 cup syrup and 3/4 cups water in glass.
  • Add ice.
  • For 1/2 gallon, add 2-2/3 cups syrup and 5 cups water.
  • Stir.
  • TO FREEZE: When lemons are plentifyl, make syrup and freeze in ice cube trays. Pop cubes out and store in a freezer-safe zip-style bag, removing as much air as possible. For 1 serving, place 2-3 cubes in glass, add 3/4 cups warm/not water and stir to dissolve cubes. Add ice and serve.

MAKE YOUR OWN FRESH LEMONADE CONCENTRATE/SYRUP



Make Your Own Fresh Lemonade Concentrate/Syrup image

Fresh made lemonade and so much better than the frozen concentrate. Cook time for the sugar and water is estimated. Recipe found on the Web.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Beverages

Time 20m

Yield 1 pitcher

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups sugar

Steps:

  • In saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil.
  • Cook just until sugar dissolves.
  • Remove from heat and cool.
  • Stir in lemon juice.
  • Store in refrigerator in covered container until ready to use.
  • To make lemonade by the pitcher: Combine full recipe with 5 cups of cold water.
  • Add ice and stir.
  • Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint.
  • To make lemonade by the glass: Combine 1/3 cup of concentrate with 1/4 cup of cold water.
  • Stir and add lots of ice.
  • Garnish with fresh lemon wedge.

LEMONADE SYRUP



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This is great to sweeten and add a lemony zing to tea or fruity beverages. It will keep in the fridge for up to 1 year. You can also dilute the syrup with cold water and ice to make lemonade. You can substitute the lemon juice with orange, grapefruit, lime or any other juice that suits your fancy. MMMMMM!

Provided by JenSmith

Categories     Sauces

Time 23m

Yield 50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 cups sugar
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups lemon juice or 1 1/2 cups fruit juice

Steps:

  • Place sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool.
  • When cool, add juice and stir to mix.
  • Pour syrup into a glass jar and seal. Store in the refrigerator.

FRESH LEMONADE SYRUP



Fresh lemonade syrup image

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

LEMON SYRUP
3 c sugar
3 c water
3 c fresh lemon juice (12-13 lemons depending on size, this is just an estiate)
2 Tbsp fine lemon zest
EXTRAS YOU MAY WANT TO ADD TO YOUR SYRUP TO MAKE DIFFERENT DRINKS
water- classic lemonade
sparkling water- sparkling lemonade
fresh lavender or lavender essence - lavender lemonade
frozen strawberries, sugared- strawberry lemonade
unsweetened ice tea- arnold palmer
ice- granita
lemon shnapps or any other liquor you like- granita with a kick!

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)

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, juicy lemons. This will ensure the best flavor in your syrup.
  • Use a good quality sugar. This will also help to ensure a delicious syrup.
  • Be patient when simmering the syrup. It takes time for the flavors to develop, so don't rush the process.
  • Store the syrup in a cool, dark place. This will help to preserve its flavor.
  • Use the syrup in a variety of recipes. It can be used to make lemonade, cocktails, salad dressings, and more.

Conclusion:

Homemade lemonade syrup is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes. It's easy to make and can be stored for up to a month in the refrigerator. So next time you're looking for a way to add a little something extra to your favorite drinks or dishes, give lemonade syrup a try.

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