Spice Free Sweet Classic Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and endlessly refreshing, this homemade lemonade is the kind of drink that instantly makes any afternoon feel like a treat. It comes together with just a handful of pantry staples — sugar, water, and fresh lemons — so there's nothing mysterious hiding in the glass. Making a quick simple syrup first is the real secret here, ensuring the sweetness blends smoothly into every sip rather than settling at the bottom. You squeeze the lemons through a fine-mesh strainer for a perfectly clean juice, then combine everything in a pitcher and taste as you go, adjusting the balance to exactly where you want it. For anyone navigating a spice-free lifestyle, this is the kind of recipe that just works without any substitutions or label-reading required. Serve it over ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint for a presentation that looks far fancier than the effort involved.
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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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