Walnut Free Sweet Classic Lemonade
There is something undeniably satisfying about a glass of real lemonade made from scratch — bright, tangy, and perfectly balanced in a way that no bottled version ever quite manages. This one starts with a quick homemade simple syrup that dissolves seamlessly into the juice, giving you that smooth, clean sweetness without any graininess. Fresh-squeezed lemons are the star here, and straining the juice through a fine-mesh sieve keeps every sip silky and seed-free. The whole thing comes together in a single pitcher, and the final taste-and-adjust step means you can dial it exactly to your preference — a little more tart, a little more sweet, totally your call. Served over ice with lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes. Every single ingredient is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts, so there is zero label-reading stress involved — just pure, refreshing lemonade you made yourself.
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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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