Artificial Flavors Free Sweet Classic Lemonade
There is something undeniably refreshing about a glass of lemonade made entirely from scratch, and this one delivers that bright, sunny flavor without a single drop of anything artificial. Every sip comes from real lemons, plain sugar, and water — nothing more, nothing less. Store-bought lemonades and powdered mixes are notorious for sneaking in synthetic flavor enhancers and citrus "flavor systems," so making your own is the cleanest way to get that classic taste. The simple syrup comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, and straining the fresh juice keeps everything smooth and perfectly balanced. You can even tweak the final pour to your own taste — a little more water if you like it lighter, a touch more syrup if you want it sweeter. Garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes and is genuinely impressive for something this easy to pull off.
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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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