Nutmeg 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 to getting that perfectly smooth sweetness without any graininess — just sugar and water cooked together until silky, then cooled before mixing in. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice gets strained to keep things clean and pulp-free, so every sip is pure, bright citrus. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, this recipe is beautifully straightforward — nothing hiding in a spice blend, no pre-made mixes with mystery additives, just lemons, sugar, and water. You can easily dial the sweetness up or down to suit your taste, which makes it feel genuinely personal rather than one-size-fits-all. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint for a presentation that looks far fancier 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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