State Fair Lemonade Recipe: Refreshing Homemade Drink

Name: State Fair Lemonade Recipe: Refreshing Homemade Drink
Total time: 4 hrs 45 mins
Ingredients: 6 lemons; 1.25 cups white sugar; 5 cups cold water

This vintage lemonade recipe delivers the real deal, just like you'd find at a state fair. Unlike typical recipes using only lemon juice, this one extracts maximum flavor from the lemon peel's oils for an unforgettable taste.

Total time4 hrs 45 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time5 mins
Yield1 1/2 quarts, 6

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Ingredients

6 lemons lemons
1.25 cups white sugar
5 cups cold water

Instructions

Gather all your ingredients to start making lemonade.
Wash the lemons thoroughly. Use a vegetable peeler to zest the lemons, then set the peeled lemons aside. Place the lemon zest in a bowl, cover with sugar, and toss until well combined. Cover the bowl and let the mixture sit for at least 2 hours, or even overnight for maximum flavor infusion.
In a pot, bring water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, turn off the heat and pour in the lemon-sugar mixture. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved, approximately 5 minutes.
Pour the mixture through a mesh strainer back into the bowl, discarding the zest. Allow the strained lemonade to cool to room temperature, which should take about 20 to 30 minutes.
Cut the lemons in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl with the cooled mixture. Transfer the lemonade to a serving pitcher. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving over ice for optimal refreshment.
Serve and enjoy your homemade state fair lemonade!

Nutrition

Calories: 183 kcal
Fat Content: 0 g
Fiber Content: 5 g
Sugar Content: 42 g
Sodium Content: 9 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Carbohydrate Content: 53 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g