Gelatin Free Classic Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and endlessly refreshing, this from-scratch lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly better. A quick homemade simple syrup is the secret here — it dissolves cleanly into the juice so every sip is perfectly balanced rather than gritty or uneven. Many store-bought lemonades and flavored drink mixes sneak in unexpected additives, so making your own from just sugar, water, and fresh lemons keeps things completely clean and worry-free. Straining the juice through a fine-mesh strainer gives you a smooth, gorgeous pour with none of the pulp or seeds getting in the way. You can easily dial the sweetness up or down to suit your crowd, which makes it a reliable go-to for everything from backyard cookouts to quiet afternoons on the porch. Finish each glass with ice, a lemon slice, and a sprig of fresh mint for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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