Gluten Free Sweet Classic Lemonade
There is something undeniably refreshing about a tall glass of homemade lemonade, and this classic version delivers that perfect balance of tart and sweet every single time. The secret is a quick stovetop simple syrup that dissolves completely into the drink, giving you smooth, consistent sweetness without any grainy texture. Since every ingredient here — sugar, fresh lemons, and water — is naturally free of gluten, there is absolutely nothing to second-guess or swap out. No specialty products, no label-reading, no stress. Fresh-squeezed juice strained through a fine-mesh strainer keeps things clean and bright, while the garnish of lemon slices and mint makes it feel genuinely special. It is endlessly adjustable too, so you can dial up the tartness or mellow it out depending on your crowd. Pour it over a big glass of ice and enjoy something that is as pure and simple as a drink can get.
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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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