Shellfish Free Sweet Classic Lemonade
There is something undeniably satisfying about a glass of truly homemade lemonade — bright, balanced, and nothing like the powdered stuff. This version starts with a quick simple syrup that dissolves completely into the drink, giving you that smooth 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, sunny flavor. The ratio of syrup to juice to cold water is easy to tweak right in the pitcher, meaning you can dial it up tart or mellow it out depending on your crowd. Garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint, it looks like something from a restaurant patio without any real effort. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from any seafood concerns — no labels to scrutinize, no hidden surprises, just lemons, sugar, and water doing their thing beautifully.
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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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