Sparkling Lemonade

Name: Sparkling Lemonade
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2-1/2 cups
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup lemon zest strips (about 1-1/2 lemons); 3/4 cup lemon juice (about 3 lemons); 1 cup club soda, chilled

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield 2-1/2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

This refreshing sparkling lemonade strikes the perfect balance of sweet, tart and fizzy.

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup lemon zest strips (about 1-1/2 lemons)
3/4 cup lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
1 cup club soda, chilled

Directions

In a small saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently. Stir in lemon strips. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cool slightly.
Transfer to a pitcher. Stir in lemon juice; cover and refrigerate until chilled. Discard lemon strips. Stir in club soda. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 313 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 83g carbohydrate (77g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Who doesn't love chilled lemonade on a hot summer day? Made with club soda, this version is slightly bubbly and bursting with citrus flavor. —Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah

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