Lupin Free Sweet Classic Lemonade
There is something undeniably refreshing about a tall glass of homemade lemonade, and this classic version delivers that bright, sunny flavor in the most satisfying way. The secret is a quick simple syrup that dissolves the sugar completely, giving you a silky-smooth drink without any graininess at the bottom of your glass. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice — strained to keep things clean and clear — brings a vibrant tartness that no bottled version can match. Because this recipe is built entirely from sugar, water, and lemons, it is naturally free from the legume-based additives and flour alternatives that can sneak into packaged drinks and mixes. You are fully in control of every ingredient, which makes it as straightforward and worry-free as a recipe can get. Serve it over a generous pile of ice with a few lemon slices and fresh mint for a presentation that looks like it came straight from a summer porch party.
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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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