Mushroom Free Sweet Classic Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and refreshingly simple, this classic lemonade is the kind of drink that instantly makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. It starts with a quick homemade simple syrup — just sugar and water stirred together over heat — which gives the final drink a smooth, even sweetness that granulated sugar stirred straight in can never quite match. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice, strained to remove seeds and pulp, keeps every sip clean and vibrant. The whole thing comes together in a pitcher with cold water, and a quick taste test lets you dial in the perfect balance of tart and sweet before serving. Poured over ice and finished with lemon slices and fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes. For anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities, this recipe is about as straightforward as it gets — every single component is whole and recognizable, with zero hidden additives to second-guess.
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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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