Low Iodine Sweet Classic Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and endlessly refreshing, this classic lemonade is the kind of drink that feels like summer in a glass. It starts with a homemade simple syrup — just sugar and water — which dissolves cleanly and blends seamlessly into the finished pitcher. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice is the real star here, strained smooth so every sip is pure and clean without any bitter pulp getting in the way. For anyone managing iodine intake, this recipe is a natural fit: it relies entirely on fresh lemons, plain granulated sugar, and water, with no dairy, no sea salt, no seafood-derived additives, or any of the processed ingredients that can make store-bought drinks a guessing game. The simple syrup method also gives you real control over sweetness, so you can dial it up or back depending on how tart your lemons are. Served over ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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