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Honey Lemonade

Refreshing Honey Lemonade Bliss: 3-Ingredient Summer Sipper

This Honey Lemonade is a refreshing 3-ingredient summer drink that awakens the senses and contains no refined sugars.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Honey Simple Syrup
  • 3/4 cup Honey The star of the show
  • 3/4 cup Water Helps dissolve the honey
For the Lemonade
  • 1 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed from 8 to 10 lemons
  • 4 cups Water Dilutes the lemon juice and syrup
For Serving
  • Ice Essential for chill
  • Lemon Slices For garnish

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • Citrus juicer
  • large pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Honey Lemonade
  1. Prepare Honey Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine ¾ cup of honey with ¾ cup of water. Set the heat to medium and stir occasionally for about 5 minutes until the honey dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  2. Extract Lemon Juice: Squeeze approximately 8 to 10 fresh lemons to yield about 1 cup of lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp.
  3. Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher, pour in the cooled honey simple syrup along with 1 cup of lemon juice and 4 cups of cold water. Stir well for about 1 minute.
  4. Adjust Sweetness: Taste the lemonade and add up to ½ cup more honey simple syrup if needed.
  5. Serve with Ice: Fill glasses with ice and pour the Honey Lemonade over the top.
  6. Garnish and Enjoy: Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 21gSodium: 5mgSugar: 20gVitamin C: 30mg

Notes

Choose fresh lemons for the best flavor and adjust the water to your taste preference.

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