THE BEST LEMONADE uses lemon zest for the ultimate lemon flavor: rub the sugar and lemon zest together, the sugar’s abrasive texture will help extract all the natural, fragrant oils in the lemon zest. Mix the lemon sugar with freshly squeezed lemon juice and you’ve got yourself the perfect lemon base. Add water and ice to taste, then serve Ingredients (makes 16 oz lemonade base) 3 tablespoons lemon zest 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice, about 6-8 large juicy lemons total 1/2 cup (100 g) s