Ingredients
6 lemons
300 g white sugar
1.2 L cold water
Directions
Step 1
Start by washing the lemons and using a vegetable peeler to remove the zest. Set the peeled lemons aside. Place the lemon zest in a bowl and cover it with sugar. Toss to combine, then cover and let it sit for at least 2 hours, or overnight if possible.
Step 2
Next, bring the water to a boil in a pot over high heat. Once it boils, turn off the heat and pour in the lemon-sugar mixture. Stir and allow it to sit until the sugar completely dissolves, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Pour the mixture through a mesh strainer back into the same bowl, discarding the zest. Let it cool to room temperature, which should take 20 to 30 minutes.
Step 4
Cut the lemons in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl. Transfer the lemonade to a serving pitcher, cover it, and chill thoroughly before serving over ice, ideally for at least 2 hours.