Meyer Lemon Syrup
A recipe for Meyer Lemon Syrup! This easy syrup uses fresh Meyer lemon juice to add a sweet, refreshing citrus taste to sparkling water, cocktails, and more.
Servings 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (355 milliliters) fresh Meyer lemon juice divided
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) refined white sugar
- 3 strips Meyer lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and 1 cup (240 milliliters) of the Meyer lemon juice.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once the sugar has dissolved, reduce heat to a simmer, add the lemon strips, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid starts to thicken slightly, 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat, cover the saucepan, and set aside at room temperature for 15 minutes to steep.
- Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) Meyer lemon juice and vanilla extract.
- Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve.
- Transfer the syrup to an airtight container once cooled and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.