Lemon Lime Sparkling Sugar Syrup

Ingredients

- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 2 limes, juiced
- Zest from 1 lemon
- Zest from 1 lime

Instructions

1. Prepare the Citrus: Begin by juicing the lemons and limes. Carefully zest one lemon and one lime, ensuring you only remove the colorful outer layer and not the bitter white pith beneath.

2. Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir well to dissolve the sugar slightly before heating.

3. Simmer the Syrup: Place the saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the mixture begins to simmer, allowing the sugar to completely dissolve. This should take approximately 5 minutes.

4. Infuse the Citrus Flavors: Once the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is simmering, add the lemon and lime juices along with the zest. Stir to combine.

5. Cook the Syrup: Continue to simmer the syrup for another 10 minutes. This will allow the citrus flavors to infuse thoroughly and the syrup to thicken slightly.

6. Cool the Mixture: Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes.

7. Strain the Syrup: Using a fine-mesh sieve, strain the syrup into a clean glass jar or bottle to remove the zest and any pulp. Discard the solids.

8. Serve or Store: The syrup can be used immediately over ice as a refreshing drink by topping with club soda for a sparkling effect, or it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Total Time

PT15M
15 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

Lemon Lime Syrup, Citrus Sugar Syrup, Homemade Sparkling Syrup, Lemon Lime Drink, Flavorful Simple Syrup, Citrus Beverage Base, Homemade Citrus Drink, Lemon Lime Combination, Sweet and Tangy Syrup, Refreshing Citrus Syrup

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 800 calories for the entire batch

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