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Citron Pressé (French lemonade)

Citron Pressé (French lemonade)
Yields
1 serving

A refreshing non-alcoholic citrus beverage from Laura Calder perfect for hot summer days. Using only lemon juice, water, and sugar, it’s a French twist on the classic lemonade drink.

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ingredients

2
cup sugar
Peel from 2 lemons, julienned
2
cup water
mint springs
juice of half a lemon
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directions

Step 1

To make lemon syrup: put the sugar and lemon in a saucepan with water. Bring to a boil just 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool. Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator

Step 2

Put 1 tablespoon of lemon syrup in a glass with a few ice cubes and a sprig of mint. Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon. Stir in cold water to taste. Sweeten with more syrup, if you like.

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