Peanut Free Classic Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and endlessly refreshing, this from-scratch lemonade is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a special occasion. The secret is a quick homemade simple syrup that dissolves perfectly into the juice, giving you a smooth, balanced sweetness that bottled versions just can't match. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice is strained to keep things clean and pulp-free, so every sip is pure, bright citrus flavor. Store-bought lemonades and juice blends can sometimes carry unexpected allergen warnings from shared production lines, but when you make it yourself with just sugar, water, and lemons, you know exactly what's in the glass. It's naturally free of nuts in every form, with no specialty swaps or label-checking required. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint for a presentation that looks far fancier than the effort involved. This is the kind of simple, crowd-pleasing recipe worth keeping on repeat all season 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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