Legume Free Classic Ginger Lemonade
Bright, zingy, and just the right amount of spicy, this homemade ginger lemonade is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bottle. The base is a simple ginger syrup made by simmering fresh sliced ginger with sugar and water until fragrant and slightly thickened — that steeping step is what gives it real depth and warmth. Freshly squeezed lemon juice brings the pucker, and together they create something that tastes genuinely special without requiring any fancy equipment or hard-to-find ingredients. Every single component here is naturally free from legumes, so there's no label-scanning or ingredient second-guessing involved. Just clean, whole ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Serve it over ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of mint for a glass that looks as good as it tastes — perfect for a backyard afternoon or whenever you need something refreshing and a little unexpected.
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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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