Total: 40 min (includes cooling time)
Active: 10 min
Level: Easy
Yield: about 8 servings
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (Serving Size 1 of 8 servings): Calories 200, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Carbohydrates 52 g, Dietary Fiber 0 g, Sugar 51 g, Protein 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 2 mg

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1 cup lemon juice
Shaved ice, for serving

Special equipment:
Paper snow cone cups, optional

In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar with 1 cup of water and stir well. Heat until it reaches a boil, continuing to stir until the sugar completely dissolves. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Let the syrup cool down fully.
Fill cones or bowls with shaved ice, then drizzle roughly 1/4 cup of the cooled syrup over each portion.

Beat the heat with this irresistibly simple lemon snow cone syrup! Just three ingredients transform into a zesty, refreshing treat that's perfect for scorching summer days or backyard parties. Whip it up in minutes, chill, and watch the kids' faces light up as they customize their fluffy shaved ice cones. Brighter, fresher, and free of preservativesthis homemade delight clings perfectly to the ice for every tangy, sweet bite. Chill the syrup well for max chill factor, scale it up for crowds, or tweak with lime or mint for fun twists. Store extras in the fridge for up to a week and savor that authentic snow cone magic all season long!