Brazil Nut Free Sweet Classic Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and refreshingly simple, this classic lemonade is the kind of drink that instantly makes any afternoon feel like a occasion. The secret to getting it just right is the homemade simple syrup — dissolving the sugar in warm water first means every sip is perfectly smooth with no gritty sweetness at the bottom of the glass. From there, it's just freshly squeezed lemon juice and cold water, which means the ingredient list is about as clean and straightforward as it gets. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, store-bought beverages and flavored drinks can carry surprisingly sneaky cross-contamination risks, but this one is made entirely from scratch with nothing to second-guess. The recipe even encourages you to taste and adjust at the end, so you can dial in the tartness exactly to your liking. Garnished with lemon slices and a few sprigs of fresh mint, it looks gorgeous in a pitcher and tastes even better poured over a tall glass of ice.
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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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