Turkey 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. Fresh-squeezed juice is the real star here — straining it through a fine-mesh sieve keeps things silky smooth without any bitter pulp or stray seeds getting in the way. The homemade simple syrup comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, and because you're making it yourself, you can dial the sweetness up or down to suit your crowd. Pouring it over a glass packed with ice and finishing with a lemon slice or a sprig of fresh mint takes it from everyday to genuinely impressive. It's naturally free from any animal-based ingredients, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass — just pure, clean citrus flavor. Make a big pitcher and keep it in the fridge; it disappears faster than you'd expect.
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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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