Alpha Gal Friendly Sweet Classic Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and refreshingly simple, this classic lemonade is the kind of drink that feels like summer in a glass. It starts with a quick homemade simple syrup — just sugar and water stirred together until smooth — which gives the final drink a silky sweetness that store-bought versions rarely match. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice is strained clean of seeds and pulp, so every sip is pure and bright without any bitterness. Managing alpha-gal syndrome means staying vigilant about hidden animal-derived ingredients, and this recipe keeps things completely straightforward — nothing here but sugar, water, and lemons. The pitcher comes together in minutes, and the built-in taste-and-adjust step means you can dial in the perfect balance of tart and sweet every single time. Served over ice with lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint, it 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 until it reaches room temperature.
- 2
Juice the lemons through a fine-mesh strainer set over a measuring cup until you have 1 cup of strained juice, discarding any seeds and pulp.
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