Low Carb Homemade Lemonade
Quench your thirst with this bright and refreshing Low Carb Homemade Lemonade, a guilt-free twist on a classic beverage perfect for keto or sugar-conscious lifestyles. Crafted with freshly squeezed lemon juice, a splash of cold water, and your favorite low-carb sweetener, this recipe delivers bold citrus flavor without the sugar spike. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s easy to whip up for summer gatherings or as an everyday treat. Serve over ice and garnish with fragrant mint leaves and lemon slices for an elegant touch. With only 4 simple ingredients, this sugar-free lemonade is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for sunny days!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cups water
- 0.5 cup granulated erythritol or preferred low-carb sweetener
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1 for garnish (optional) lemon slices
- 1 for garnish (optional) fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Begin by juicing fresh lemons to obtain 1 cup of lemon juice. This usually requires about 4 to 5 medium lemons.
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and 4 cups of cold water.
Add 0.5 cup of granulated erythritol or your preferred low-carb sweetener to the pitcher. Adjust the sweetness according to personal preference, if needed.
Stir the mixture well until the sweetener is fully dissolved.
Add 2 cups of ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the lemonade.
Pour the lemonade into glasses over more ice cubes if desired.
Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if using, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
60 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.8 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 317 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
