The perfect refreshing summer drink, this healthy lemonade is simple to make and packed with flavor! It’s made with no weird additives or refined sugar for a fun drink you can feel good about.
Due to Crohn’s disease, my husband has to stick to a pretty strict clean eating diet. While most people are able to occasionally enjoy junk food, he’s not able to tolerate things like that very well.
Because of that, it’s my goal to create clean versions of classic foods and drinks without sacrificing flavor. Whether it’s oat flour chocolate cupcakes or healthy homemade ice cream, I truly believe that eating clean can be easy and so delicious!
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
Rich lemon flavor – This lemonade doesn’t skimp on flavor and the coconut sugar adds a wonderful richness to the drink.
Simple, natural ingredients – There’s nothing artificial in this recipe!
No heating required – The coconut sugar dissolves perfectly in the lemon juice – no need to take time to heat it.
Quick and easy – It’s the perfect last-minute summer treat!
Tips for Success
Use fresh lemons – While you can use bottled lemon juice, fresh lemons taste so much better! Bottled lemon juice also typically has artificial preservatives added to it.
Leave in some pulp – Lemon pulp has great flavor, so I like to put some of it in the lemonade along with the juice.
Add lemon slices – If you have extra lemons, slice them up and add to the lemonade. Not only will it make for a great presentation, but it will also add a little more delicious citrus flavor.
Chill before serving – Lemonade is best served cold, so make sure it’s had time to chill in the fridge before serving. If you’re in a hurry, simply serve with plenty of ice.
Add ice last minute – This helps avoid the ice melting and diluting the pitcher of lemonade.
FAQs
Yes, if lemonade is made with healthier sweeteners, it can be a healthy drink.
Healthy lemonade is best enjoyed within 5 days of making.
Store lemonade in the fridge in a covered pitcher or sealed container.
Violet’s Tips for Serving
Lemonade makes the perfect refreshing drink in hot weather! To avoid diluting it, add ice to the pitcher right before serving or put ice in the drinking glasses instead.
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Ingredients
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: First add the lemon juice and coconut sugar to the pitcher and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
The acidity of the lemon juice is strong enough to dissolve the sugar without needing to heat it.
Step 2: Once the sugar is dissolved stir in the water. If you have an extra lemon or two, you can slice them up and add the slices to the pitcher.
Finally, chill the lemonade in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it.
If you try this recipe, let me know in the comments! Tag me on Instagram @violet_rightathome
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Ingredients
- 1 cup lemon juice approx. 5 fresh lemons
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 6 cups water
Instructions
- Add the lemon juice and coconut sugar to the pitcher and stir until the sugar is dissolved.1 cup lemon juice, 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- Pour in the water and stir.6 cups water
- If you have an extra lemon or two, you can slice them up and add the slices to the pitcher.
- Chill the lemonade in the fridge until you're ready to serve it.
Notes
- You can use bottled lemon juice in a pinch, but it won’t taste as good as fresh.
- To avoid the ice melting and diluting the pitcher of lemonade, add it to the pitcher last minute or add ice to the drinking glasses instead.
Nutrition
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