Sugar Shine

Sugar shine is a sweet and refreshing drink that is perfect for a hot summer day. This recipe combines the flavors of sugar and citrus to create a delicious and easy-to-make beverage.

Sugar Shine

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup of fresh lime juice
  • 4 cups of cold water

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved. This will create a simple syrup.
  2. In a large pitcher, combine the simple syrup, lemon juice, lime juice, and 4 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
  3. Refrigerate the sugar shine until chilled, about 1 hour.
  4. Serve the sugar shine over ice and garnish with lemon or lime slices if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
5 minutes
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Total time:
5 minutes
Cooking method
None

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
100 per serving
Sugar
20g per serving
Carbohydrates
25g per serving

Supplies

Small saucepan Large pitcher

Tools

Spoon for stirring

Serving suggestions

Serve the sugar shine with a sprig of fresh mint for an extra pop of flavor.

Tips & tricks

For a fun twist, try adding a splash of sparkling water to the sugar shine for some fizz.

Cost

$3