Bright, tangy, and endlessly refreshing, this from-scratch lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a celebration. It starts with a quick homemade simple syrup that dissolves perfectly into fresh-squeezed lemon juice, giving you that smooth, balanced sweetness you just can't get from a powder or concentrate. The beauty of making it yourself is complete control — you can dial the sweetness up or down to suit your crowd, and every single ingredient is exactly what it sounds like. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this recipe is naturally in the clear, built entirely from sugar, water, and real lemons with zero hidden additives to worry about. 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 the kind of simple, crowd-pleasing recipe worth keeping on repeat all summer long.
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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.
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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