MSG Free Sweet Classic Lemonade
Nothing beats a tall glass of homemade lemonade on a warm day, and this classic version is as clean and refreshing as it gets. It starts with a quick simple syrup — just sugar and water stirred together until smooth — which gives the drink a silky sweetness that granules stirred straight in can never quite match. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice is strained to keep things bright and pulp-free, then combined with cold water for a perfectly balanced pour. Because every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, you never have to second-guess what's in your glass the way you might with powdered drink mixes or bottled concentrates that sneak in additives. The recipe even encourages you to taste and adjust at the end, so you can dial in the tartness exactly the way you like it. Garnish with lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint for a pitcher that 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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