Pecan Free Sweet Classic Lemonade
There is something undeniably refreshing about a glass of truly homemade lemonade — bright, tangy, and perfectly sweet in a way that no bottled version ever quite manages. The secret here is a quick homemade simple syrup that dissolves completely into the drink, giving you smooth, even sweetness without any gritty sugar settling at the bottom. Fresh-squeezed juice strained through a fine-mesh strainer keeps things clean and pulp-free, so every sip is pure, zingy lemon flavor. The whole thing comes together in a pitcher with cold water, and a quick taste test at the end means you can dial in the balance exactly the way you like it. Garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes — effortlessly impressive for a backyard gathering or a quiet afternoon on the porch. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there is zero guesswork and no label-reading required.
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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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