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    Honey Lemonade

    Published: Jun 15, 2022 by Janessa

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    You just need 3 ingredients and a few minutes to whip up this Honey Lemonade. Naturally sweetened and delicious, this drink is the perfect refreshment on a hot day!

    It can easily be scaled up for entertaining and if you're feeling fancy, you can make it with sparkling water for a bubbly version.

    Glass of lemonade one a wooden surface.

    The Ingredients

    • Lemon Juice- If you have the time, I encourage you to use freshly squeezed lemon juice- you need about 2-3 lemons. Bottled, pure lemon juice will also work though!
    • Honey Simple Syrup- This 2 ingredient recipe takes just a few minutes and ensures the honey mixes in rather than settling to the bottom. Make a big batch so you have some on hand any time you want to make lemonade- it will keep for a month.
    • Water

    The Method

    1. Mix. Whisk all of the ingredients together until combined.

    Ingredients for honey lemonade.

    2. Serve. Lemonade is best served cold so be sure to add ice to the pitcher and serving glasses.

    Leftovers

    Make Ahead: Lemonade can be made a day in advance.

    To Store: Store leftovers in a covered jar or pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

    Glass of lemonade with a pitcher in the background.

    Make it Your Own

    • Sparkling Lemonade- Use club soda or sparkling water in place of water.
    • Frozen Lemonade- Combine ½ cup lemon juice, ½ cup honey syrup, 2 and ½ cups ice and ½-1 cup water in a blender and pulse until slushie. Or try this Strawberry Variation!
    • Limeade- Use lime juice in place of lemon.

    What to Serve with Honey Lemonade

    Lemonade is great all on its own and is also an easy and delicious refreshment for hosting! Backyard Barbecues, Baby Showers, or just an afternoon visit with a friend. If you'd like to serve it with food, here are some suggestions:

    • Snacks:
      • Fresh Fruit or Fruit Pizza
      • Beet Hummus
      • Half and Half Cookies
    • Meals:
      • Simple Barbecued Burgers
      • Carnitas or Ground Beef Tacos
      • Santa Fe Salad
    Glass of honey lemonade being poured.
    Can I use bottled lemon juice to make lemonade?

    Yes, but if you have the time, freshly squeezed will taste a bit better!

    Dietary Notes

    If you have dietary restrictions, check the packaging of specific ingredients that you use to ensure they are compliant. This recipe is:

    • Dairy Free
    • Gluten Free
    • Nut Free
    • Paleo
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan

    And if you liked this recipe...

    ...you might also like:

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    • Chai Frappe
    • Lemon Herb Rice

    Honey Lemonade

    5 from 7 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 4 cups
    Calories: 68kcal

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups water
    • ½ cup lemon juice
    • ½ cup honey simple syrup
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Whisk together all ingredients until combined.
    • Serve over ice.

    Notes

    Leftovers
    Store leftovers in a covered pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
    Did you make this recipe?Let me know what you thought in the comments below!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Dana

      June 15, 2022 at 7:50 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely love this! The honey simple syrup adds just the right amount of sweetness. Regular ol' simple syrup is just way too much sometimes!

      Reply
    2. kushigalu

      June 15, 2022 at 8:08 am

      Love how simple and refreshing this lemonade is. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    3. Jacqueline

      June 15, 2022 at 8:17 am

      5 stars
      I've not heard of honey lemonade before but it sounds delicious and perfect for the summer.

      Reply
    4. Ryan

      June 15, 2022 at 8:36 am

      5 stars
      This lemonade was so good. Who knew that adding honey would taste even better than sugar. Thanks for the tasty beverage.

      Reply
    5. Emily

      June 15, 2022 at 8:38 am

      5 stars
      I'm a sucker for homemade lemonade but haven't ever added honey! Yum! Thanks for sharing this simple recipe 🙂

      Reply

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