Honey Lemonade (No Refined Sugar)
This refreshing honey lemonade recipe is naturally sweetened with honey instead of refined sugar, giving it a delicious, fresh flavour which is perfect on warm days. With just a few simple ingredients, this homemade lemonade with no sugar syrup is quick to prepare, thirst-quenching and a healthier alternative to many shop bought soft drinks.
Equipment
- Blender, whisk or lidded jar
- Jug
Ingredients
- 4 lemons
- 60 ml runny honey
- 1 litre water
Optional
- 1 pinch salt
- lemon slices and ice to serve
Instructions
- Roll the lemons on the worktop to make them easier to squeeze.
- Halve the lemons and squeeze the juice. Strain out any pips or flesh as you pour the juice into a jug or bowl.4 lemons
- Add the honey and 200ml of water. Blitz with an immersion blender until the honey is mixed in.60 ml runny honey, 1 pinch salt
- Top up with the remaining 800ml water.1 litre water
- Serve with ice and a slice.lemon slices and ice to serve
Notes
- Always use fresh lemons not bottled juice.
- If you'd prefer not to use an immersion blender, use a whisk or shake the lemonade in a lidded jar.
- Runny honey is preferable. If you've only got set honey, you may need to warm the mixture on the stove to get it to dissolve.
- If you want sparkling honey lemonade, top up with 800ml of sparkling water in place of still water.
- For a healthy vegan lemonade, use maple syrup or agave syrup.
Nutrition
Calories: 42kcalCarbohydrates: 11.6gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0gFiber: 0.1gSugar: 12.1g
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