Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: into a 1 quart jar with tight fitting lid, put sugar and lemon peel, or zest; add 1 1/2 cups very hot water (not from tap!). with lid fitted firmly, shake jar until sugar is dissolved. add lemon juice. refrigerate until chilled. to serve: into each 12-ounce glass, over ice cubes, pour 1/4 cup of the lemon syrup. then add chilled club soda or, if you prefer, water. stir to mix well.

Target recipe: bring the sugar and water to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan over high heat. reduce the heat to medium-low. simmer, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved, 6 to 8 minutes. let cool completely. half fill a glass pitcher with ice cubes or cracked ice. add the lemon juice and a few slices of orange. fill the pitcher nearly full with claret and add sugar syrup to taste. let stand 20 minutes to blend and ripen. serve over ice.