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Sparkling Lemonade

Refreshing Sparkling Lemonade Recipe for Summer Bliss

Enjoy a refreshing Sparkling Lemonade made with four simple ingredients that quench your thirst on hot summer days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Syrup
  • 1 cup Water Cool, clean water
  • 1.5 cups Sugar Can be replaced with sugar alternatives
  • 1.5 cups Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed or concentrate
For the Fizz
  • 1 cup Ginger Ale Add just before serving

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Measuring Cups
  • Stirring spoon
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Sparkling Lemonade
  1. Combine 1 cup of cool, clean water with 1 ½ cups of sugar over medium heat, stirring occasionally until clear, about 5 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in 1 ½ cups of fresh lemon juice. Simmer on low for about 4 minutes.
  3. Let syrup cool at room temperature for approximately 10 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. Mix the chilled lemon syrup with ginger ale at a 1:1 ratio, gently stirring to combine.
  5. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh strawberries or mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 37gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 35gVitamin C: 20mg

Notes

Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor. Chill syrup well to maintain fizziness when serving.

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