Breastfeeding Friendly Sweet Classic Lemonade
There is something endlessly refreshing about a glass of real, from-scratch lemonade, and this version delivers that bright, sunny flavor in the most satisfying way. Made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, a quick homemade simple syrup, and cold water, it's clean and straightforward — no artificial flavors, no preservatives, and nothing you can't pronounce. Staying well-hydrated is one of the most important things you can do while nursing, and having a pitcher of something this delicious in the fridge makes it genuinely easy to sip throughout the day. The simple syrup comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, and once it cools, the whole drink is just a stir away. You can dial the sweetness or tartness up or down to match exactly what sounds good to you right now — because cravings are real and your taste buds deserve to be happy. Garnished with fresh mint and lemon slices, it's pretty enough to feel like a treat while being as wholesome as it gets.
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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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