Lemon Limeade

Prep: 20min
| Servings: 750 | Cook: 15min
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Lemon limeade is a recipe with fresh ingredients from the South Fruit category. Try this and other recipes from Spoonsparrow!

Ingredients

  • 150 ml lemon juice (about 6-7 lemons)
  • 3 tbsp grated lemon zest
  • 150 g sugar
  • ice cubes (optional)
  • lemon slice
  • herbs (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Pour the lemon juice and zest into a bowl, add 300 ml water, cover and let steep overnight. In a pot bring 300 ml water to a boil with sugar, simmer for 10 minutes over low heat. Let the syrup cool slightly. Strain the lemon mixture into a bowl, add the sugar syrup, mix well, pour into a carafe and refrigerate.

  2. 2.

    When serving, add some lemon slices (and ice cubes if desired) to the jug, top up with the limeade, garnish with herbs and serve.