Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Homemade Lemonade made with honey, perfect for summer gatherings or a sunny afternoon at home. This delightful beverage combines the zesty flavor of freshly squeezed lemons with the natural sweetness of raw honey, providing a healthier alternative to traditional lemonade. Not only is it simple to prepare, but you can also personalize it with various fruits for unique flavor combinations that everyone will enjoy. Whether you’re serving it at a backyard barbecue or enjoying it solo, this homemade lemonade is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups water (divided)
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 4–6 large lemons)
- For Strawberry Lemonade: 1 lb strawberries (to yield 1/2 cup juice), 2 cups Homemade Lemonade
- For Blueberry Lemonade: 2 pints blueberries (to yield 1/2 cup juice), 2 cups Homemade Lemonade
- For Peach Lemonade: 3 cups chopped peaches (approx. 3 large peaches, to yield 1/2 cup juice), 2 cups Homemade Lemonade
- For Raspberry Lemonade: 1 cup raspberries (to yield 1/2 cup juice), 2 cups Homemade Lemonade
Instructions
- Squeeze fresh lemons until you have one cup of lemon juice, straining if desired.
- In a mixing pitcher, dissolve 1/3 cup raw honey in 1 cup of warm water.
- Add the lemon juice and remaining 5 cups of cold water to the pitcher; mix well.
- For fruit variations, puree your chosen fruit (strawberries, blueberries, peaches, or raspberries) and stir into two cups of the lemonade base.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving over ice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg