Walnut Free Classic Ginger Lemonade
Bright, zingy, and refreshingly homemade, this ginger lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a little occasion. The secret is a quick stovetop ginger syrup — fresh ginger slices simmered with sugar and water until the whole kitchen smells incredible — which gives the lemonade a warm, spicy depth that no bottled version can match. Once strained and combined with real squeezed lemon juice and cold water, the result is perfectly balanced: tart, sweet, and just a little fiery. It comes together with pantry staples and a handful of lemons, so there's nothing complicated standing between you and a gorgeous pitcher of this. Served over ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, it looks as good as it tastes. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this recipe is naturally free of any such ingredients — just clean, simple components you can feel completely confident about.
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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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