1. Classic Honey Lemonade
4 cups water
½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
3 tablespoons raw honey or maple syrup
Ice cubes
Lemon slices & mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions:
- In a pitcher, mix lemon juice and honey until dissolved.
- Add water and stir well.
- Serve over ice with lemon slices and mint leaves.
2. Cucumber Mint Lemonade
4 cups water
½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ cucumber, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh mint leaves
2-3 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Blend cucumber and mint with 1 cup of water until smooth, then strain.
- Mix with lemon juice, honey, and remaining water.
- Pour over ice and enjoy!
3. Ginger Turmeric Lemonade
4 cups water
½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ teaspoon ground turmeric (or 1-inch fresh turmeric, grated)
1-inch fresh ginger, grated
2-3 tablespoons raw honey
Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Mix turmeric, ginger, lemon juice, and honey in a pitcher.
- Add water and stir well.
- Strain if needed, then serve over ice.
4. Berry Lemonade
4 cups water
½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
2-3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Blend berries with 1 cup of water until smooth, then strain.
- Mix with lemon juice, honey, and remaining water.
- Pour over ice and garnish with extra berries.
5. Watermelon Basil Lemonade
3 cups fresh watermelon chunks
½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup cold water
2 tablespoons honey or agave
4-5 fresh basil leaves
Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Blend watermelon and basil together, then strain.
- Mix with lemon juice, honey, and water.
- Serve over ice with basil leaves for garnish.
These lemonades are naturally sweetened and packed with refreshing flavors. Which one will you try first?
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