Nirvana Lemonade Youll Only Want This Lemonade 4eva Food

PERFECT LEMONADE

Steps:

• Remove wide strips of zest from 2 lemons with a vegetable peeler (do not remove the pith). Make 2 cups simple syrup (recipe below), adding the lemon zest before heating. Let cool, then pour into an ice-filled pitcher. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 cups each fresh lemon juice and water, and some lemon slices.
• Simple Syrup: To make 2 cups simple syrup, bring 1 1/2cups each sugar and water to a boil, stirring until dissolved. Let cool.

4 LEMON GALLON O' LEMONADE

Steps:

• Slice lemons and place in a large bowl.
• Add sugar and pour boiling water over all.
• Stir until sugar is dissolved, squashing lemon slices with back of spoon as you stir.
• Let sit until cool enough to handle.
• By hand, squeeze lemon slices and discard.
• Stir mixture to make sure well combined and all sugar is dissolved.
• Pour into a gallon container and fill with cold water (you can strain first if you like to get rid of the seeds).
• Serve over ice and ENJOY!