Caffeine Free Classic Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and endlessly refreshing, this from-scratch lemonade is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. It starts with a quick homemade simple syrup that dissolves perfectly into fresh-squeezed lemon juice, giving you that smooth, balanced sweetness you just can't get from a powder or a bottle. For anyone avoiding caffeine, this is a genuinely satisfying alternative to sodas, iced teas, or energy drinks — no label-reading required, just pure, clean ingredients you can trust. The beauty of making it yourself is total control: a splash more water if you want it lighter, a little extra syrup if you like it sweeter. Served over ice with lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes. It's the kind of simple recipe that earns a permanent spot in your warm-weather rotation.
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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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