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Homemade Lemonade

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Make your summer gatherings refreshing and delightful with this easy homemade lemonade made with honey. This vibrant drink is not only a healthier alternative to traditional lemonade, but it also allows you to customize flavors using fresh fruit juices. Perfect for quenching thirst on hot days, it’s a fun family activity as kids can join in squeezing lemons and mixing flavors. Serve it at BBQs, picnics, or any occasion—this homemade lemonade is sure to impress guests of all ages.

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups water (divided)
  • 1/3 cup raw honey
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 4-6 large lemons)
  • 1 lb strawberries (to yield 1/2 cup juice)
  • 2 pints blueberries (to yield 1/2 cup juice)
  • 3 cups chopped peaches (approx. 3 lg. peaches, to yield 1/2 cup juice)
  • 1 cup raspberries (to yield 1/2 cup juice)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients by washing the fruits thoroughly.
  2. In a large mixing pitcher, combine 6 cups of water, 1/3 cup of raw honey, and 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir well until the honey is fully dissolved.
  3. For fruity variations, blend your choice of berries or peaches into juice and mix with 2 cups of the base lemonade for unique flavors like Strawberry, Blueberry, Peach, or Raspberry Lemonade.
  • Author: Jennifer Carter
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: None
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
  • Calories: 70
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg