Chestnut Free Classic Ginger Lemonade
Bright, zingy, and deeply refreshing, this homemade ginger lemonade is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever bought the bottled stuff. The star of the show is a simple ginger syrup made by simmering fresh sliced ginger with sugar and water until fragrant and slightly thickened — it brings a warm, spicy backbone that balances the tartness of fresh-squeezed lemon juice beautifully. Everything here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so you can sip without a second thought about hidden ingredients or ambiguous labeling. Steeping the ginger off the heat for an extra 15 to 20 minutes is the small step that makes a big difference, coaxing out a deeper, more complex flavor before the syrup ever hits the pitcher. Served over ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes. This is the kind of recipe you'll find yourself making on repeat all summer long.
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4 servings
For the ginger syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 oz fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
For the lemonade
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6–8 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine 1 cup water, the sugar, and the sliced ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 3–4 minutes.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, until the syrup is slightly thickened and fragrant with ginger.
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