Capsaicin Free Sweet Classic Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and endlessly refreshing, this homemade lemonade is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a special occasion. It starts with a quick simple syrup — just sugar and water stirred together over gentle heat — so the sweetness blends in smoothly rather than settling at the bottom of the glass. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice strained through a fine-mesh sieve gives you that clean, vibrant citrus flavor without any bitter seeds or pulp getting in the way. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, this is a completely worry-free sip — no spice, no heat, no hidden pepper derivatives anywhere in sight. The recipe is also wonderfully forgiving: taste as you go and nudge the balance toward tart or sweet depending on your mood. Served over ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes. It's the kind of classic that earns a permanent spot in your warm-weather rotation.
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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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