Lemon Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 small lemon
Instructions
- Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring the mixture until the sugar has dissolved.
- Remove the syrup from the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Stir in the zest and juice of 1 small lemon.
- Pour into a separate container and cool to room temperature.
- Pour the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a clean jar and seal with a tight-fitting lid.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Chill completely before mixing into cocktails.