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Cotton Candy Lemonade: Discover a Sweet Refreshment!

A refreshing and sweet lemonade infused with the delightful flavor of cotton candy, perfect for hot summer days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 4-6 lemons
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 1 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
  • Ice cubes
  • Cotton candy for garnish
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature to create a simple syrup.
  2. In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the cooled simple syrup. Stir well to mix.
  3. Add 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir until well combined.
  4. Add the cotton candy flavoring to the lemonade mixture and stir gently to incorporate.
  5. Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  6. To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the cotton candy lemonade over the ice, and garnish with a fluffy piece of cotton candy and a lemon slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 36gSugar: 36g

Notes

  • For a fizzy version, substitute half of the cold water with lemon-lime soda or club soda.
  • Experiment with different flavors of cotton candy or add fresh berries for a fruity twist.

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