Lemon syrup

Name: Lemon syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 750ml servings
Cuisine: Cocktails
Ingredients: 500 ml lemon juice freshly squeezed; lemon zest only; 500 ml castor sugar

750ml servings Prep: 15 mins

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Make this zesty cordial in a jiffy.

By Food24 May 04 2015

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Ingredients (3)

500 ml	lemon juice — freshly squeezed
	lemon — zest only
500 ml	castor sugar

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Method:

Mix the ingredients together until the sugar has dissolved. Pour into sterilised bottles. Seal and keep in the fridge for up to six weeks.

To serve, mix one part syrup with one part soda water or water. Serve with ice and sliced lemon.

Recipe: Ria CronjeWords: Louisa Holst, Ideas magazine

Image: Ed O’Riley, Ideas magazine

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