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
- water: 6 cups
- white sugar: 1 cup
- salt: 0.125 tsp
- lemon juice: 0.5 cup (fresh)
Metric Conversion
Stages of cooking
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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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In a 2 quart pitcher mix cooled sugar water and lemon juice together. Pour over ice and serve.
