Classic Lemonade Ice Pops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups water, divided
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Preparation

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup water, sugar and lemon zest.
Bring to a boil, then decrease heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
Set aside to cool.
Strain syrup through sieve placed over large measuring cup, discarding solids.
Whisk in lemon juice and remaining 2 cups water.
Pour into molds and freeze until slushy, then insert sticks and freeze until solid, for at least 4 hours.
If you are using an ice pop kit, follow the manufacturer's instructions.