For a sweeter lemonade, add more sugar to taste after straining. If you prefer a less intense lemon flavor, reduce the amount of zest used. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs for an elegant presentation. Use organic lemons for the best flavor and to avoid pesticide residue.
State Fair Lemonade
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME5 mins
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TOTAL TIME4 hrs 45 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS435
Relive the nostalgic taste of summer with this authentic State Fair Lemonade! This recipe captures the bright, zesty essence of freshly squeezed lemons, elevated by the aromatic oils of the lemon peel for an unparalleled refreshing experience.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate53 g
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Fiber5 g
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Protein1 g
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Sodium9 mg
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Sugar42 g
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Fat0 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Gather all ingredients and prepare your workspace. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View 10 mins Thoroughly wash the lemons. Using a vegetable peeler, carefully remove the zest from all 6 lemons, avoiding the bitter white pith. Set the peeled lemons aside. (10 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View 2 hrs In a medium-sized bowl, combine the lemon zest and sugar. Toss well to ensure the zest is fully coated. Cover the bowl tightly and let it sit at room temperature for a minimum of 2 hours, or preferably overnight. This allows the sugar to draw out the fragrant oils from the zest. (2 hours - overnight)
04 Step
Recipe View 10 mins In a saucepan, bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, immediately remove the pan from the heat and pour in the lemon-sugar mixture. Stir continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved. Let it steep for about 5 minutes to fully infuse the water with the lemon flavor. (10 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View 25 mins Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean bowl or pitcher, discarding the zest. Allow the strained lemonade base to cool to room temperature. (20-30 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View 10 mins Cut the reserved lemons in half and squeeze the juice into the cooled lemonade base. Stir well to combine. (10 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View 2 hrs Pour the finished lemonade into a serving pitcher. Cover and chill thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and intensify. (2 hours)
08 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Serve over ice and enjoy the taste of summer! (2 minutes)
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Maida Dickens
May 5, 2025I made this for a summer party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how refreshing it was.
Watson Sipes
Feb 17, 2025The overnight zest-sugar infusion is key to unlocking the best flavor. Don't skip this step!
Timmy Stamm
Jul 23, 2024This lemonade is absolutely divine! The lemon zest really makes a difference.
Larissa Hickle
Feb 19, 2024I added a splash of vodka to mine for a grown-up twist!