Legume Free Sweet Classic Lemonade
There is something undeniably refreshing about a glass of truly homemade lemonade — bright, tangy, and just sweet enough to make you close your eyes on a hot day. This version starts with a quick simple syrup that dissolves the sugar completely, so every sip is smooth and evenly sweetened rather than gritty at the bottom of the glass. Fresh-squeezed juice strained through a fine-mesh strainer gives you pure, clean lemon flavor without any bitterness from seeds or pulp. The whole thing comes together in a pitcher with cold water, and you can dial the balance exactly to your taste before serving. For anyone navigating legume-free eating, this recipe is naturally in the clear — it's just sugar, water, and lemons, with zero hidden ingredients to second-guess. Garnished with lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes and is genuinely impressive for something this simple to pull off.
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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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