A 60-second honey lemonade recipe that’s naturally refined sugar-free and made with just 2 ingredients! A perfect easy lemonade recipe for hot summer days.
It’s no secret I love LEMON EVERYTHING! Lemon Ice Cream, Lemon Bread, Lemon Pie – oh my! The list goes on and on. But when paired with honey, you have a delightfully sweet combination that can’t be beat.
Oh, sweet summer. I’ve been enjoying a little hiatus spending the first weeks of summer with the girls swimming, playing tennis and of course, boating! My favorite season passes all too quickly so I want to savor every moment of it this year before Ani joins Adalyn in elementary school.
With summer also comes sweets and special treats, like lemonade. I love mixing up a quick batch of refreshing lemonade for the girls after a long day of play.
Little do they know that my lemonade is naturally sweetened with honey, which they all claim not to like. Honey Lemonade takes just 60 seconds and 2 ingredients!
It’s light and refreshing – a taste of summer. It’s such a simple twist that you’ll want to make again and again! If you love mixing up your summertime refreshments, you’ll have to try these fruit infused water combinations!
Table of Contents
Honey Lemonade Ingredients
- Lemon Juice – Freshly squeezed or store bought (100% real lemon juice).
- Water
- Honey – Your favorite honey naturally sweetens this refreshing drink.
How to Freshly Squeeze Lemons
- Citrus Juicer Attachment – Affix to your KitchenAid Mixer. Cut lemon into half. Turn mixer on 2 or 4 and press lemon on attachment with a bowl underneath to capture the juice.
- Citrus Squeezer – Cut lemon in half, place one half in the citrus squeezer and squeeze over a pitcher or a bowl.
- By Hand – Roll lemon firmly on counter to soften. Slice lemon in half. Squeeze over bowl multiple times, pressing a spoon to release any remaining juice if needed.
Variations
- Strawberry Lemonade – For a strawberry lemonade use a muddler to mash up some fresh strawberries at the bottom of the glass or pitcher for a twist on the classic recipe.
- Blackberry Lemonade – Mash up blackberries in a bowl. Strain the juice and discard skins. Add juice into honey lemonade.
How to Make Honey Lemonade
- Juice – Juice your lemons or use real lemon juice.
- Add Water – Combine with water to reduce the tartness.
- Whisk in Honey – Vigorously whisk to combine or in a large sealed jar, shake.
To Store
- Refrigerated in an airtight pitcher or covered in plastic wrap up to 3 days.
Honey Lemonade
Ingredients
- 2 cups lemon juice
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup honey
Instructions
- Combine lemon juice and water in a large pitcher.
- Gradually whisk in honey until combined.
Notes
Substitutions
- Lemon Juice – Freshly squeezed or store bought (100% real lemon juice).
How to Freshly Squeeze Lemons
- Citrus Juicer Attachment – Affix to your KitchenAid Mixer. Cut lemon into half. Turn mixer on 2 or 4 and press lemon on attachment with a bowl underneath to capture the juice.
- Citrus Squeezer – Cut lemon in half, place one half in the citrus squeezer and squeeze over a pitcher or a bowl.
- By Hand – Roll lemon firmly on counter to soften. Slice lemon in half. Squeeze over bowl multiple times, pressing a spoon to release any remaining juice if needed.
Variations
- Strawberry Lemonade – For a strawberry lemonade use a muddler to mash up some fresh strawberries at the bottom of the glass or pitcher for a twist on the classic recipe.
- Blackberry Lemonade – Mash up blackberries in a bowl. Strain the juice and discard skins. Add juice into honey lemonade.
To Store
- Refrigerated in an airtight pitcher or covered in plastic wrap up to 3 days.
I also love the glassware. I can’t seem to click on the link. Can you repost the link for the glassware? Thank you!
Hi! They’re from Restoration Hardware.
This lemonade is seriously the best drink for summer! I love the flavor the honey adds!
Hi Julie. I love the glassware in your pictures in this post! Would you mind sharing where they are from?
You can find them here. Enjoy!
It is quite hot these days here in Montreal and your lemonade would be very welcome. I sometimes make that lavander lemonade which is also delicious. If you try it, don’t forget to post a little comment on my blog. Have a nice evening!