Bright, tangy, and endlessly refreshing, this from-scratch lemonade is the kind of drink that instantly makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. Managing an alpha-gal syndrome diagnosis means scrutinizing labels on even the most innocent-seeming packaged drinks, since mammalian-derived additives can hide in surprising places. This recipe sidesteps all of that with just four simple plant-based ingredients — sugar, water, fresh lemons, and more water — so you can sip without a second thought. The homemade simple syrup is the real secret here, dissolving cleanly into the lemon juice for a smooth, perfectly balanced glass every time. Straining the fresh-squeezed juice removes any pulp or seeds, giving you that clean, bright flavor you'd expect from a great lemonade. A handful of ice, a few lemon slices, and a sprig of fresh mint turn it into something that looks as good as it tastes.
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Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool for 15 minutes.
While the syrup cools, juice the lemons and strain the juice through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.
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