Chicken Free Classic Lemonade
There is something undeniably refreshing about a glass of real, from-scratch lemonade — the kind that actually tastes like lemons instead of a powder packet. The secret here is a quick homemade simple syrup that dissolves perfectly into the juice, giving you that smooth, balanced sweetness without any graininess. Fresh-squeezed juice gets strained clean before everything comes together in a pitcher, so every sip is bright and pure. You can easily dial the sweetness up or down to suit your crowd, which makes this endlessly adaptable for backyard gatherings or a quiet afternoon on the porch. A handful of ice, a few lemon slices, and a sprig of mint turn an already great drink into something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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