Seed Oil Free Sweet Classic Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and refreshingly simple, this classic lemonade is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. It starts with a quick homemade simple syrup — just sugar and water — so every sip is perfectly balanced without any mystery additives or preservatives hiding in a store-bought bottle. For anyone keeping a close eye on processed ingredients and industrial oils, that clean label matters, and this recipe delivers exactly that: nothing but sugar, water, and fresh lemon juice. Straining the juice through a fine-mesh sieve keeps the texture smooth and bright, while the final taste-and-adjust step means you can dial in the tartness exactly to your liking. Poured over ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes. It's the kind of recipe you'll come back to all summer 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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