Refreshing Low-Carb Lemonade
A refreshing low-carb lemonade recipe that is perfect for summer gatherings and fits into a keto lifestyle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Keto
Ingredients
- Fresh Lemons (4-5)
- Sweetener (1 cup, such as erythritol, stevia, or monk fruit)
- Water (4 cups)
- Fresh Mint Leaves (optional, for garnish)
- Ice Cubes (to serve)
Instructions
- Juice the lemons: Start by rolling the lemons on the counter gently to loosen the juice. Cut them in half and use a citrus juicer to squeeze out their juice. Aim for about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- Mix the sweetener: In a medium saucepan, combine the sweetener with one cup of water and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir until the sweetener dissolves completely.
- Combine the ingredients: In a large pitcher, mix the strained lemon juice with the remaining three cups of cold water. Add the simple syrup, adjusting sweetness as desired.
- Chill in the fridge: Pop the pitcher into the fridge for about 30 minutes to chill.
- Serve and garnish: Stir the lemonade well before serving, pour it into chilled glasses over ice, and garnish with mint or basil.
Notes
For an extra kick, consider adding a slice of fresh ginger or infuse the syrup with fresh herbs while heating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: low-carb, lemonade, keto, refreshing drink, summer beverage