'State Fair' Lemonade - Best Lemonade Ever - Food Wishes

I used to think there were only two kinds of the lemonade. The stuff you make by mixing packaged powder and water, and actual lemonade, made with freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar. Then, you learn about a third kind. The best kind. This kind. Enjoy!

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[NevG]

Thank you Chef John. My 6 year-old will retire off the proceeds of his lemonade stand.

[mazingzongdingdong]

every sentence is a story with a rising action, climax, and resolution

[Whistrash]

Made it. You weren't kidding. Far and away the best lemonade I and my family have had

[gustavjohansson]

After seeing this video a couple of times, I finally got around trying it. Once I'd peeled the zest and added sugars. I waited 8-10hrs before I desolved it in boiled water.
I was truly skeptic once i tasted the mixture. I even bought freshly pressed Lemonade at the store to compare/balance the flavor.


Well once i was finished I was amazed how freaking delicious it was. Its not even comparable to the store bought juice.


Pro tip... To get the wax off: scrub under hot water and add a drop of dish soap.. or not. You ar after all the Pope of your dish soap

[pebs]

This is the most important recipe i've ever been recommended by youtube

[AABTBS]

**TIP** - 🍋 You can freeze some of the lemonade in an ice cube tray - That's a great way to chill the lemonade without watering it down when served!

[spedracerU]

Pro Tip: I've not tried this specific recipe (but definitely will) and one change I think will improve this is following the oily sugar process, instead of heating the water up to near boiling temp, keep the temperature below 110* F so that the quite volatile oils you've painstakingly waited 12 hours to extract are not possibly vaporized. Citronellol is the aromatic compound that is at stake here and my brewing experience has taught me that higher temp = potential for losing the the very oils you're attempting to capture. YMMV

[emhooaryou]

I thought I just stopped liking lemonade when I grew up. After making this, it occurs to me I just ran out of places to get good lemonade! Thank you for helping me to fall in love with my childhood favorite all over again. Who knew it'd be so simple.

[BoBoCooking]

I was sad that state fair is canceled this year but now I’m happier because I can make the delicious lemonade at home 🥰

[josefk]

The best advice I got from a mentor bartender was, “if you want to make a great cocktail, first you need learn how to make lemonade.”

[catmomsheri]

I just made this yesterday for the Summer Solstice and it’s magnificent! What a great idea to use the peels! Before, when I squeezed lemons for lemonade I never thought to use the zest, even though I’ve used it many times in savory things. I even watered it down a bit and added about a cup of lavender simple syrup- what a nice addition! It’s sweet and tangy, with that lovely herbal touch of lavender. I drank 3 glasses one after the other! I’m thinking of adding some muddled blueberries to my next glass! Thanks Chef John! I’ll never have to spend $7 - $10 for a lemonade at a festival again, knowing I can make it at home way cheaper ( and way tastier!)

[geyerkristina]

OMG! I made this last week. My boyfriend and I drank it all within 4 hours. It is amazing. I just went and bought a HUGE bag of lemons so I could make a triple batch. The original recipe just doesn't make enough. Thank you!!

[jimstanga]

A very tiny pinch of salt will amp this up another notch on the “insanely good” lemonade scale.

[jojopetv]

Gonna try this with limes for limeaide

[Maiasatara]

This lemonade is a 10! Peels soaked for 24 hours, and I did a partial batch because I only had 4 lemons. Outstanding.

[KateCarew]

This has eluded me for LIFE.
I cannot thank you enough for elucidating the fact I was ruining all my endeavors by tossing peels.

[beeplk]

So we made this and it's AMAZING. We are doing a double batch next time! We used the trick others mentioned of adding a pinch of salt, and let thr peels sit overnight. We may actually use MORE water next time because it was so jam packed with flavor! WINNER WINNER WINNER!

[cattigereyes]

A simple syrup could be made this way with lemons and limes for margaritas that would be out of this world! Thanks for the idea!

[TheRealZethM]

Made this last year and it was a big hit. The kids are asking for "Special Lemonade" so I'll make it again this weekend. Thanks, CJ. For this and all your recipes. You helped me become a good chef.

[rtdasilva]

I watch most of my YT videos on my TV not my phone or tablet. So leaving comments is hard to do. But I made an effort to watch this on my laptop & leave a comment. That's how freaking good this came out! I'm making my 2nd batch now, I've doubled the amounts & plan to use some of this lemonade for homemade popsicles.

I love your channel, you've helped me level up the cooking & increased the amount of food my kids eat. I also enjoy your tone & personality. Thank you!