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Thursday, June 11, 2015

reFRESHing Homemade Lemonades

It's Thursday... and I'm thirsty!! 
There is nothing more refreshing than a cool glass of lemonade on a hot summer day.  The problem is,  most lemonade is anything but FRESH.   Most pre-made lemonades are filled with preservatives, chemicals and flavor enhancers.  Making your own fresh lemonade is simple! Today I am going to share a few of my favorite variations! 

Replenish and Hydrate with these DELICIOUS summer recipes! 

Honey Lemonade: 
6-8 lemons which should make 1 Cup of fresh juiced lemon juice
1 1/2 Cups of  hot water 
1/2 Cup of Honey (preferably fresh local honey)

Pour everything into a heat-proof pitcher.  Stir until honey is dissolved.  Place the pitcher in the fridge  and let it cool before serving. 


Low Calorie Lemonade: 
6-8 lemons which should make 1 Cup of fresh juiced lemon juice
1 1/2 Cups of water
1/2 teaspoon of Stevia 

Stir all ingredients together in a pitcher and serve over ice.


Agave Lemonade: 
6-8 lemons which should make 1 Cup of fresh juiced lemon juice
1 1/2 Cups of  hot water 
1/2 Cup of Agave 

Pour everything into a heat-proof pitcher.  Stir until agave is dissolved.  Place the pitcher in the fridge  and let it cool before serving. 


Strawberry Lemonade: 
6-8 lemons which should make 1 Cup of fresh juiced lemon juice
1 Cup of fresh juiced strawberries 
1 1/2 Cup of water

Stir all ingredients together in a pitcher and serve over ice.


Spicy Lemonade: 
 6-8 lemons which should make 1 Cup of fresh juiced lemon juice
1 1/2 Cups of water
A few dashes of cayenne pepper 
2 Tablespoons of Agave 

Pour everything into a heat-proof pitcher.  Stir until agave is dissolved.  Place the pitcher in the fridge  and let it cool before serving. 


Sparkling Lemonade: 
This is a great replacement for soda and diet soda drinkers* 

6-8 lemons which should make 1 Cup of fresh juiced lemon juice
2 Cups of Sparkling Water 
1/2 teaspoon of Stevia 

Stir all ingredients together in a pitcher and serve over ice.




I hope you enjoy these summer lemonade recipes! 
Xoxo 
Ashley