Hazelnut Free Vegan Bright Lemonade with Lime Zest
Tart, bright, and impossibly refreshing, this citrus drink is the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week. The secret is a quick lime zest–infused agave syrup that steeps for fifteen minutes before being strained into the mix — it adds a floral, aromatic depth that plain sugar syrup just can't match. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice does all the heavy lifting on flavor, so every sip tastes genuinely vibrant rather than flat or artificial. Because every ingredient here is whole and plant-based, there's zero guesswork about hidden additives or shared-facility allergens sneaking into your glass. It's naturally free of tree nuts in any form, which makes it a worry-free crowd-pleaser for gatherings where guests have mixed dietary needs. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a few citrus slices floating on top and it looks as good as it tastes.
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4 servings
For the simple syrup
- ½ cup agave syrup
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp lime zest (from about 2 limes), finely grated
For the lemonade
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6–7 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lemon or lime slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the agave syrup, 1/2 cup water, and lime zest in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the agave is fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let the syrup steep for 15 minutes so the lime zest infuses fully.
- 2
Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing the zest lightly to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.
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