Celery Free Sweet Classic Lemonade
There is something undeniably refreshing about a glass of real lemonade made from scratch, and this classic version delivers that bright, sunny flavor in every sip. The secret is a quick homemade simple syrup that dissolves completely into the drink, giving you a smooth, perfectly balanced sweetness without any grainy texture. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice strained through a fine-mesh sieve keeps things clean and bright, so the flavor is pure citrus with nothing muddying it up. This is the kind of drink that naturally sidesteps any concerns about hidden vegetable-based additives or cross-contact from processed beverages — every single ingredient here is exactly what it says it is. You can easily dial the tartness up or down to suit your crowd, making it just as welcome at a backyard cookout as it is at a quiet afternoon table. Garnished with lemon slices and a few sprigs 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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