Pregnancy Friendly Sweet Classic Lemonade
Tart, sweet, and endlessly refreshing, this homemade lemonade is the kind of drink that feels like a small luxury on an ordinary afternoon. When you're navigating what's safe to sip during pregnancy, a from-scratch recipe like this is genuinely reassuring — you know exactly what's in the glass, with no artificial flavors, preservatives, or mystery additives to second-guess. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice is strained clean of seeds and pulp, then balanced with a simple homemade syrup so you can dial the sweetness and tartness to exactly where you want it. That adjustability is a real bonus when your palate is doing its own thing and cravings can shift by the hour. Served over ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks beautiful enough to set out for guests but comes together with almost no effort. It's the kind of wholesome, feel-good refreshment that's easy to make in a big pitcher and keep cold all day long.
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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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