Mustard Free Sweet Classic Lemonade
Fresh, bright, and endlessly refreshing, this classic lemonade is made entirely from scratch with just lemons, sugar, and water — nothing more, nothing less. For anyone navigating condiment allergies or trying to avoid hidden ingredients in packaged drinks, a homemade pitcher like this is a genuine relief. The simple syrup comes together in minutes on the stovetop, and straining the lemon juice keeps everything silky smooth without any bitter pulp getting in the way. You control every single ingredient, so there are no label-reading headaches or surprise additives to worry about. A little taste-and-adjust step at the end means you can dial in the perfect balance of tart and sweet every single time. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint for a presentation that looks far fancier than the effort required. It's the kind of drink that disappears fast at a backyard gathering, so you might want to double the batch.
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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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