Wheat Free Classic Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and endlessly refreshing, this homemade lemonade is the kind of drink that instantly makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. It comes together with just a handful of pantry staples — fresh lemons, sugar, and water — so there's nothing complicated standing between you and a perfectly balanced glass. Every ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, which means no label-scanning or second-guessing; it's just clean, simple lemonade the way it should be. The homemade simple syrup is the real secret, dissolving smoothly into the lemon juice for a silky texture that store-bought versions rarely match. You can easily dial the sweetness up or down to suit your taste, making it as puckery or as mellow as you like. Pile the glasses high with ice, add a few lemon slices and fresh mint, and you've got something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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