Lupin Free Classic Ginger Lemonade
Bright, zingy, and deeply refreshing, this ginger lemonade is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever bought the bottled stuff. A homemade ginger syrup is the real star here — fresh ginger is simmered with sugar and water until the mixture turns fragrant and slightly thickened, then steeped a little longer so every drop is packed with warmth and spice. Combined with freshly squeezed lemon juice, the result is a lemonade that's bold and balanced in a way no powder or concentrate can match. Because it's built entirely from whole, simple ingredients — ginger, sugar, lemons, water — there's nothing hidden to worry about, making it a genuinely clean and crowd-pleasing choice. Serve it over ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of mint for a glass that looks as good as it tastes. It's equally at home at a backyard cookout or a quiet afternoon on the porch.
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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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