Lactose Free Sweet Classic Lemonade
There is something undeniably satisfying about a glass of truly great lemonade — bright, balanced, and made entirely from scratch. This version skips anything from a carton or a powder packet, relying on fresh-squeezed lemon juice, a quick homemade simple syrup, and cold water to deliver the real deal. Since every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, there is absolutely nothing to swap or substitute — it just works as written. The simple syrup technique is the secret weapon, dissolving the sugar completely so every sip is smooth rather than gritty. A fine-mesh strainer keeps the juice clean and pulp-free, which makes for a polished, restaurant-quality result at home. Serve it over a big pile of ice with lemon slices and fresh mint for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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