Gut Friendly Classic Lemonade
Fresh-squeezed lemonade is one of those drinks that just hits differently than anything from a bottle, and this version is as clean and straightforward as it gets. The short ingredient list means you know exactly what's going in your glass — real lemons, water, and a simple homemade syrup with no mystery additives or preservatives that can be rough on a sensitive digestive system. Straining the juice through a fine-mesh strainer removes pulp and seeds, giving you a smooth, easy-drinking result that won't feel heavy or irritating. The syrup comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, and you can dial the sweetness up or down to suit your own tolerance and taste. Served over ice with a sprig of fresh mint, it's genuinely refreshing and feels like a little treat without any of the gut-unfriendly baggage that comes with commercial lemonades loaded with artificial flavors or high-fructose corn syrup. 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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