Pork Free Classic Lemonade
There is something undeniably refreshing about a glass of real lemonade made from scratch, and this one delivers that bright, tangy flavor that no bottled version can match. Fresh-squeezed juice is the star here, giving you a clean citrus punch that tastes like summer in every sip. The homemade simple syrup is the secret to getting the sweetness just right — no grainy sugar settling at the bottom, just a silky, perfectly balanced drink. Because this recipe is built entirely from fruit, sugar, and water, it is naturally free from any animal-derived or meat-based ingredients without any substitutions required. A few lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint turn an everyday glass into something that looks as good as it tastes. It is easy to scale up for a crowd, and the syrup can be made ahead so you are always just a few stirs away from a pitcher of the good stuff.
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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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