Dairy Free Classic Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and refreshingly simple, this from-scratch lemonade is the kind of drink that instantly makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. It starts with a quick homemade simple syrup — just sugar and water simmered until smooth — which blends seamlessly with freshly squeezed lemon juice for a flavor that bottled versions just can't touch. Because it's built entirely from fruit, sugar, and water, it's naturally free of dairy without any substitutions or label-reading required. The balance of tart and sweet is completely in your hands, so you can dial it up or down to suit your crowd. Served over ice with a few lemon slices and fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes. It's the kind of recipe you'll come back to 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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