Macadamia Free Classic Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and endlessly refreshing, this from-scratch lemonade is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. The secret is a quick homemade simple syrup that dissolves perfectly into the fresh-squeezed juice, giving you a smooth, balanced sweetness that bottled versions just can't match. You squeeze real lemons, strain out the seeds and pulp, and stir everything together in a pitcher — it's genuinely that straightforward. Because this recipe is built entirely from sugar, water, and fresh citrus, there's zero concern about hidden nuts or shared-facility cross-contact that can sneak into packaged drinks and mixes. A handful of ice, a few lemon slices, and a sprig of fresh mint turn each glass into something that looks as good as it tastes. It's easy to dial the sweetness up or down to your liking, which makes it a crowd-pleaser whether you're serving kids, guests, or just yourself on a hot day.
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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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