Fructose Free Classic Lemonade
Lemonade is one of those drinks that feels instantly refreshing, and this from-scratch version is bright, tangy, and perfectly balanced. Managing fructose intake can make sweet drinks tricky, since many store-bought lemonades and juice blends are loaded with high-fructose corn syrup or fruit juice concentrates that can cause real discomfort. This recipe keeps things clean and controlled — just granulated sugar, fresh lemon juice, and water, so you know exactly what's going into every glass. The simple syrup is made at home in minutes, which means no hidden sweeteners or mystery additives to worry about. Straining the lemon juice removes pulp, keeping the drink smooth and easy on digestion. You can also dial the sweetness up or down to suit your personal tolerance, which makes this recipe genuinely adaptable rather than one-size-fits-all. Serve it over ice with a few mint sprigs and it looks as good as anything you'd order at a café.
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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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