Pistachio Free Sweet Classic Lemonade
There is something undeniably refreshing about a glass of real, from-scratch lemonade — bright, tangy, and just sweet enough to keep you coming back for another sip. The secret here is a quick homemade simple syrup that dissolves perfectly into the juice, giving you that smooth, balanced sweetness you just can't get from a powder or concentrate. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice, strained clean of seeds and pulp, makes all the difference in flavor and clarity. Everything comes together in a single pitcher with no special equipment beyond a saucepan and a fine-mesh strainer. Served over ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes. For anyone navigating nut allergies or sensitivities, this recipe is as clean and straightforward as it gets — just sugar, water, and lemons, with zero hidden ingredients 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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