The secret ingredient is salt, which removes any bitterness. Don't be tempted to use reconstituted lemon juice or to add the juice until the sugar water is completely chilled!
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup white sugar
- 0.13 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups fresh lemon juice
Instructions
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1
In a pot combine water, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil and continue to boil for 2 minutes. Chill the sugar water for at least 60 minutes in the refrigerator.
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2
In a 2 quart pitcher mix cooled sugar water and lemon juice together. Pour over ice and serve.
Nutrition Facts
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