Pistachio 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 the lemons yourself, 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 real lemons, 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 it into something that looks as good as it tastes. It's easy to dial in to your own preference too — a splash more water if you like it lighter, a little extra syrup if you want it sweeter.
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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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