Brazil Nut Free Classic Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and endlessly refreshing, this from-scratch lemonade is the kind of drink that instantly makes any afternoon feel like a occasion. The secret is a quick homemade simple syrup that dissolves perfectly into the fresh-squeezed juice, giving you that smooth, balanced sweetness you just can't get from a powdered mix. You squeeze the lemons, strain out the seeds and pulp, and stir everything together in a pitcher — it's genuinely that straightforward. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, a glass of lemonade might seem like the last thing to worry about, but store-bought beverages and flavored drinks can carry unexpected cross-contamination risks. Made entirely from sugar, water, and real lemons, this recipe keeps things clean and completely worry-free. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a few lemon slices and fresh mint for a presentation that looks far fancier than the effort involved. It's the kind of classic that belongs in everyone's regular rotation all summer long.
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4 servings
For the simple syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
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 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.
- 2
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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