I know lemonade is such a warm weather thing but citrus is actually in season during the winter. My local market had a great deal on lemons so here I am today making lemonade. This is my favorite lemonade.

Lemonade!
enough for a 2 Qt pitcher 

5 medium lemons
1 C sugar
Water 

- Peel the zest off the lemons with the vegetable peeler. You don’t have to be too careful but try to get as little of the pith as possible.
- Toss the peels with the sugar in a bowl. Let sit for an hour, tossing again halfway through. This helps draw out the lemon’s fragrant oils.
- Squeeze the juice of the lemons into the sugar mixture.
 - Pour about 4-5 cups of water into the bowl and stir until the sugar is dissolved. 
- Strain mixture into your pitcher and add enough water to fill the container. Stir well.
- Serve cold or hot.