Beat the summer heat with a nostalgic thirst-quenching drink - state fair lemonade! Can't make it to the fair? No worries! This lemonade shake-up recipe is easy to follow, with just a few simple ingredients needed to recreate this iconic drink at home.
Clean the lemon and cut it into fourths lengthwise.
1 Lemon
Place the sliced lemon and the sugar in the bottom of a large glass. I use a 32 oz mason jar.
¼ cup Sugar
Using a muddler or a wooden spoon to mash the lemon wedges into the sugar.
Fill the glass with ice, and then water. Thoroughly stir the lemonade until the sugar has dissolved. If you use a mason jar, simply place the lid on the jar and shake it a few times.