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state fair lemonade

State Fair Lemonade Recipe

Make state fair style lemonade at home using a lemon, sugar, ice, and water. This easy single serving lemonade recipe is bold, refreshing, and made right in a mason jar.
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Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Serving
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Lemon
  • ΒΌ cup sugar
  • ice cubes
  • water

Equipment

  • muddler or a wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Wash the lemon well, then cut into about 4 chunks
  2. Place the lemon pieces and sugar into a mason jar or large glass
  3. Muddle the lemon and sugar together for 30 to 60 seconds, pressing the lemon to release juices and oils from the peel
  4. Add ice and fill the glass with cold water
  5. Stir or shake (if using a mason jar with a lid) well until the sugar is fully dissolved and the drink is icy cold
  6. Enjoy!