Wheat Free Classic Ginger Lemonade
Bright, zingy, and refreshingly homemade, this ginger lemonade is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever bought the bottled stuff. The real magic is in the ginger syrup — fresh ginger slices are simmered with sugar and water until the mixture turns fragrant and slightly thick, then steeped a little longer so every drop is packed with warm, spicy depth. Squeezed-to-order lemon juice brings the pucker, and together they create something that tastes genuinely alive in a way no concentrate can match. Since every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat and grain-based additives, there's zero label-reading stress — just pure, clean refreshment. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, and it 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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