Seeds Free Sweet Classic Lemonade

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.9

(16)

Bright, tangy, and refreshingly simple, this homemade lemonade is the kind of drink that instantly makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. The base is a smooth simple syrup made from just sugar and water, which blends seamlessly with freshly squeezed lemon juice for a balanced sweetness that bottled versions rarely achieve. Straining the juice through a fine-mesh strainer keeps things clean and pulp-free, so every sip is silky smooth. For anyone navigating a seeds-free lifestyle, store-bought lemonades and juice blends can be surprisingly tricky — some contain added flavorings or are processed alongside seed-derived ingredients — so making it from scratch is the cleanest route. This recipe keeps it beautifully pure: just lemons, sugar, water, and a little patience. Garnished with fresh mint and lemon slices over a tall glass of ice, it looks as good as it tastes. Mix up a pitcher for a backyard gathering or keep it in the fridge for a cold, satisfying pour whenever the mood strikes.

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Ingredients

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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