Baltimore Peppermint Lemon Sticks
These Peppermint Lemon Sticks are a summertime treat that is a Baltimore classic! They have been served for over a century at the annual Maryland FlowerMart festival, and for good reason: their sweet and sour taste is a refreshing delight to the senses with a fun and unique presentation!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 36kcal
Ingredients
- 4 lemons
- 8 old-fashioned peppermint candy sticks either King Leo or Bob's Big Stripes brands, not candy canes
Instructions
- Roll each lemon on the counter with a little pressure from your hand to break up some of the pulp so it's extra juicy.
- Make a small slice at each end of the lemon so there is a flat surface on both ends. Slice the lemons in half.
- Stick a peppermint stick into the center of each lemon, pushing it to the bottom. You may need to make a small "X" in the center of each lemon with a sharp knife if the lemon stick doesn't push in easily. Use the lemon stick like a straw to suck up the lemon juice. It may take a bit for it to start working, but the juice will eventually flow up through the porous candy.
Nutrition
Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg