Lemon Cordial

Name: Lemon Cordial
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 large lemons; 4 cups water; 4 cups granulated sugar; Ice, for serving; Sparkling or still water, for serving

@thatdudecancook shares a recipe for a refreshing lemon cordial, a concentrated lemon syrup that he claims is even better than lemonade. This versatile cordial can be mixed with sparkling or still water for a delicious homemade drink.

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🏷️Non-alcoholic

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Total

20 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$13–$21

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

6 large lemons
4 cups water
4 cups granulated sugar
Ice, for servingoptional
Sparkling or still water, for serving

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Instructions

1
Zest all of the lemons and set the zest aside.
2
Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the zested lemons.
3
Cook the lemons for one minute, then remove them from the pot. Reserve the lemon-infused water.
4
Allow the lemons to cool slightly, then cut them in half and juice them through a strainer into a bowl.
5
In the same pot, combine the reserved lemon-infused water, sugar, and lemon zest.
6
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
7
Add the fresh lemon juice to the pot and bring it to a boil one final time.
8
Strain the hot cordial through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the zest.
9
Pour the finished cordial into a clean jar for storage.
10
To serve, fill a glass with ice, add sparkling or still water, and pour in the lemon cordial to your desired strength. Stir and enjoy.