State Fair Lemonade
This hand-pressed lemonade is refreshing, flavorful, and ideal for cooling down anytime. It combines the tang of lemon with a touch of sweetness from sugar.
Servings: 1 32 oz container
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Equipment
- Knife and cutting board
- 32-ounce container with lid
- Muddler
Ingredients
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups ice
Instructions
- Add the lemon wedges and sugar to a 32-ounce container. Muddle them together until the lemons are softened and the sugar starts to dissolve.
- Pour in the water and ice.
- Secure the lid and shake well until everything is fully mixed and chilled.
- Using a paring knife, cut an X into the top of the lid and insert a straw to serve.
Notes
- If you don't have a 32-ounce deli container, just use any container you have on hand, then pour the lemonade into a glass filled with ice before serving.
- Always wash lemons before using to remove wax and germs—just a rinse with warm water or a quick vinegar soak is enough.
- For a more tart lemonade, reduce the sugar or add extra lemon juice. To make it sweeter, add more sugar. To dilute, add water.
- No need to roll the lemons before muddling; rolling releases oils onto the counter instead of into your drink.
- To make a flavored version like strawberry lemonade, you can use either fresh fruit or syrup. Muddled fruit adds subtle flavor, while syrup gives a stronger fruit taste.