High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Classic Lemonade
Bright, tart, and genuinely refreshing, this from-scratch lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a celebration. Most store-bought lemonades and powdered mixes sneak in high fructose corn syrup as a sweetener, which means checking labels becomes a whole project just to enjoy a simple glass. Here, the sweetness comes entirely from a quick homemade simple syrup made with plain granulated sugar and water — nothing more, nothing less. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice is the real star, giving you that bright citrus punch you just can't get from a bottle. The whole thing comes together in a single pitcher, and you can easily dial the sweetness or tartness up or down to suit your taste. Served 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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