STATE FAIR LEMONADE

Instructions
🍋 8 fresh lemons
🍋 1 ⅓ cup granulated sugar
🍋 6 cups water
Instructions
Place the lemons on the counter, and use firm pressure to roll the lemons. This will help loosen up the internal membranes and release more juice.
Next zest 6 of the lemons. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and the lemon zest. Stir and press the lemon zest into the sugar to encourage the release of the lemon oils. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and allow the sugar and zest to sit at room temperature for 2 hours.
Remove the plastic wrap from the sugar and lemon zest and transfer to a large heat safe bowl.
Pour 4 cups of steaming hot water over the sugar and zest. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.