{"id":"recipe_f3633a7cf6","slug":"gazoza-greek-lemon-lime-soda","title":"Gazoza (Greek Lemon-Lime Soda)","description":"A refreshing, traditional Greek sparkling citrus beverage made with homemade syrup and fresh lemon juice.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 cup sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 cup water","name":"Water","quantity":240,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 cup fresh lemon juice","name":"Lemon juice","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"juiced","notes":"freshly squeezed","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"3 cups sparkling water or club soda","name":"Sparkling water","quantity":720,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"cup","form":"chilled","notes":"or club soda","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 lemon, sliced","name":"Lemon","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"for garnish","group":"Garnish","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"Ice cubes","name":"Ice cubes","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"cubes","notes":"for serving","group":"Serving","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water.","group":"Syrup Preparation","title":"Combine the sugar and water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Syrup Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar has completely dissolved. This should take about 5 minutes.","group":"Syrup Preparation","title":"Place over medium heat","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Syrup Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Remove the syrup from the heat and let it cool completely.","group":"Syrup Preparation","title":"Remove the syrup from the heat and let it cool completely","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Syrup Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a large pitcher, stir together the cooled simple syrup and the fresh lemon juice.","group":"Assembly","title":"Stir together the cooled simple syrup and the fresh lemon juice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Fill four glasses with ice cubes. Pour the lemon-syrup mixture into the glasses, filling them about halfway.","group":"Assembly","title":"Fill four glasses","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Top each glass with sparkling water and stir gently to combine. Garnish with a lemon slice and serve immediately.","group":"Assembly","title":"Top each glass with sparkling water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"For a more aromatic version, you can add a sprig of fresh mint or a few drops of mastic oil to the syrup. Always serve chilled.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Greek"]},"course":["appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["boil","noCook"],"equipment":["saucepan","pitcher","glasses"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","nut_free","egg_free","soy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"glass","note":"Approximately 250ml per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The syrup can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover syrup in an airtight container in the fridge. 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