State Fair Lemonade

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Wash lemons and peel off all the zest using a vegetable peeler; set peeled lemons aside. Add lemon zest to a bowl and cover with sugar; toss to combine. Cover and let sit for a minimum of 2 hours, or up to overnight.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bring water to a boil in a pot over high heat; turn off heat and pour in lemon-sugar mixture. Stir and let sit until sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Pour through a mesh strainer back into the same bowl and discard the zest. Let cool to room temperature, 20 to 30 minutes.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Cut lemons in half and squeeze juice into the bowl. Pour lemonade into a serving pitcher; cover and chill thoroughly before serving over ice, at least 2 hours.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Enjoy!'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)