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Refreshing Homemade Grandma’s Lemonade Concentrate

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A bright and zesty lemonade concentrate made from fresh lemons, sugar, and water, perfect for easy summer drinks. This concentrate is quick to make, keeps well in the fridge, and can be mixed with water or sparkling water for a refreshing beverage.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large fresh lemons (about 1 1/4 cups or 300 ml fresh lemon juice)
  • 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) water
  • Zest from 2 lemons
  • Optional: fresh mint sprigs for garnish or infusion

Instructions

  1. Rinse and dry the lemons thoroughly. Using a microplane, zest 2 lemons, avoiding the white pith. Set the zest aside.
  2. Cut the lemons in half and juice them using a citrus juicer. Strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp, aiming for about 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) of juice.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) water and 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar. Add the lemon zest to the pan.
  4. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely. Once dissolved, bring to a gentle simmer for about 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  5. Let the syrup cool for a few minutes, then remove the lemon zest with a slotted spoon. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and mix well.
  6. Pour the concentrate into a clean glass jar or bottle. Let it cool completely to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.
  7. To serve, mix 1 part concentrate with 4 parts cold water or sparkling water over ice. Adjust to taste and garnish with fresh mint or lemon slices if desired.

Notes

Use fresh lemons for best flavor. Avoid boiling syrup vigorously to prevent caramelization. Store concentrate in a sealed glass container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. For a more tart lemonade, reduce sugar or add extra lemon juice when serving. Can substitute sugar with honey, coconut sugar, stevia, or monk fruit sweeteners but flavor and color may vary.

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