Gluten-Free Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
Brighten your day with this invigorating gluten-free lemonade, bursting with the zesty tang of fresh lemons and a hint of sweetness. It's a perfectly refreshing and simple beverage, ideal for any occasion.
At a glance: This easy drinks and smoothies recipe yields 2 servings in about 8 minutes (3 min prep, 5 min cook). It uses 5 ingredients — including freshly squeezed lemon juice, water, granulated sugar or your preferred sweetener — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more drinks and smoothies recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade: When preparing this drinks and smoothies recipe, in a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on fresh ingredients. Always verify any processed sweeteners or garnishes for gluten-free certification.
Ingredients
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 4-6 lemons)
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar or your preferred sweetener
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Lemon slices and mint sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and water. Stir well to ensure the liquids are thoroughly mixed together.
- 2
Add the granulated sugar (or your chosen sweetener) to the pitcher. Stir vigorously for about 2-3 minutes, or until the sugar has completely dissolved and no grittiness remains at the bottom of the pitcher.
- 3
Add the ice cubes to the pitcher. Stir the lemonade for another minute, allowing the ice to chill the mixture and slightly dilute it to your preferred taste.
- 4
Pour the chilled lemonade into glasses filled with fresh ice. Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint, if desired, for an extra touch of freshness.
- 5
Serve immediately and enjoy this wonderfully tart and refreshing gluten-free lemonade.
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Tips & Notes
- Roll the lemon firmly on the counter before cutting to get significantly more juice.
- Add leafy greens like spinach or kale — you won't taste them, but they add nutrients.
- Chill the assembled dish for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
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