Emulsifier 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 celebration. It's built from just three real ingredients — fresh lemons, sugar, and water — which means there's nothing hidden, nothing processed, and absolutely no additives or emulsifiers to worry about. Making your own simple syrup takes only a few minutes on the stove, and it dissolves perfectly into the lemon juice for that smooth, balanced sweetness you just can't get from a powder or concentrate. The result is a clean, pure lemonade that tastes exactly like it should: bright citrus up front with just enough sweetness to round it out. Served over ice with a few lemon slices and fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes. This is the kind of recipe worth keeping on repeat all summer long.
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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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