Soy Free Sweet Classic Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and refreshingly simple, this classic lemonade is the kind of drink that instantly makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. It starts with a quick homemade simple syrup — just sugar and water stirred together until smooth — so every sip is perfectly balanced rather than gritty or overly sweet. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice is the real star here, and straining it through a fine-mesh sieve keeps the texture clean and pure. Unlike bottled lemonades that can hide surprising additives, this one is made entirely from ingredients you can see and trust. The built-in taste-and-adjust step means you can dial in the tartness exactly the way you like it, which is something no store-bought version will ever let you do. Finished with ice, lemon slices, and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes. Whether you're serving a crowd or just treating yourself, this pitcher is ready to become your go-to warm-weather staple.
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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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