Seed Oil Free Classic Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and refreshingly simple, this from-scratch lemonade is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. It's built on just three real ingredients — fresh lemons, sugar, and water — which means there's nothing hidden in the mix, no mystery additives, and absolutely no refined vegetable or seed oils to worry about. So many store-bought lemonades and drink mixes sneak in unexpected ingredients, but making your own simple syrup takes only a few minutes on the stove and puts you fully in control. The fresh-squeezed juice gets strained for a clean, smooth pour, and the ratio is easy to tweak on the spot depending on how sweet or tart you like it. Served over ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of mint, it looks like something from a café menu but costs a fraction of the price. It's the kind of recipe you'll come back to all summer 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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