Ginger Free Classic Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and endlessly refreshing, this from-scratch lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a celebration. It starts with a quick homemade simple syrup — just sugar and water stirred together until silky smooth — so every sip is perfectly balanced without any graininess. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice gets strained clean of seeds and pulp, giving you that pure, vibrant citrus flavor you just can't get from a powder or concentrate. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to warming spices, this recipe is a genuine breath of fresh air — no hidden additives, no spice blends, just three honest ingredients doing exactly what they should. You can easily dial the sweetness up or down to suit your taste, which makes it feel custom every single time. Poured over ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of mint, it 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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