Vegetarian Sweet Classic Lemonade
There is something undeniably refreshing about a glass of homemade lemonade made entirely from scratch, and this classic version delivers that bright, sunny flavor in every sip. The secret is a quick simple syrup that dissolves the sugar completely, giving you a silky-smooth drink without any gritty texture at the bottom of the glass. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice — strained so it's perfectly clean — brings a vibrant tartness that no bottled concentrate can match. The beauty of this recipe is how easy it is to dial in to your personal taste: a splash more water if you like it lighter, a touch more syrup if you want it a little sweeter. Served over ice with lemon slices and fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes. It's the kind of drink that feels effortless to make but genuinely impressive to pour for a crowd.
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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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