Fructose 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 occasion. What makes it work for a fructose-conscious lifestyle is the use of granulated sugar in a homemade simple syrup — no high-fructose corn syrup, no mystery sweeteners, and no store-bought concentrate with a long ingredient list to decode. You control exactly what goes in, which is a genuine relief when so many packaged drinks and mixes are off the table. Fresh lemon juice, strained clean through a fine-mesh sieve, keeps the flavor bright without any added pulp or fruit solids that could complicate things. The ratio of syrup to juice to water is easy to tweak right in the pitcher, so you can dial in the sweetness to exactly where you need it. Served over ice with a sprig of mint, it looks and tastes like something from a lemonade stand at its absolute best.
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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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