Description
A vibrant cocktail combining the tartness of fresh lemons with a touch of sweetness and a playful candy garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Fresh Lemons
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 Cup Water
- Extra Sugar for Garnish
- Crisp Zester
Instructions
- Zest the Lemons: Using the crisp zester, carefully peel long strips off the lemon’s outer skin.
- Boil the Zest: Place your lemon zest in the saucepan and cover it with water. Bring it to a boil and let it bubble for 30 seconds.
- Strain and Repeat: Strain the zest with cold water to remove bitterness. Repeat this boiling process two more times.
- Make Simple Syrup: In the same saucepan, combine the sugar and water, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Add Zest Back In: Lower the heat and add the boiled lemon zest. Allow it to simmer for an hour.
- Strain Once More: After simmering, strain the zest out, keeping the syrup.
- Candy the Zest: Toss the zest in a bowl of sugar, turning these fragrant strips into crunchy bites of candy.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prep the simple syrup in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to mix your margaritas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg