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.
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
- 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.
- In a large pitcher, combine the simple syrup, lemon juice, lime juice, and 4 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
- Refrigerate the sugar shine until chilled, about 1 hour.
- 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