Chicken Free Sweet Classic Lemonade
There is something undeniably refreshing about a glass of truly great lemonade, and this classic version delivers that bright, sunny flavor every single time. The secret is a quick homemade simple syrup that dissolves completely into the drink, giving you a smooth, evenly sweet base without any gritty sugar settling at the bottom. Fresh-squeezed juice is the real star here — straining it through a fine-mesh sieve keeps things clean and clear, so every sip is pure and vibrant. The balance is totally adjustable, which means you can dial it tart and zingy or mellow and sweet depending on your crowd. Garnished with lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint over a tall glass of ice, it looks as good as it tastes. This is the kind of drink that disappears fast at a backyard gathering, so you may want to double the batch.
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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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