Fresh lemon syrup is the sweet foundation for a thirst-quenching lemonade

This simple lemon syrup made from the lemon juice, zest, sugar and water takes minutes to put together and is great to have on hand whenever you want to fix a lemony recipes.

It’s perfect for making lemonade, adding to cocktails or for drizzling over fruit salad.

To make a well-balanced pitcher of lemonade, combine a cup of lemon syrup with 4 cups cold water, still or sparkling. Stir and serve, with ice, if desired.

If you want a single glass of lemonade, combine 1/4 cup of lemon syrup with 3/4 cup of cold water.