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a clear glass pint jar of honey lemonade garnished with a dried lemon slice sitting on a wood counter
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Homemade Honey Lemonade

This honey lemonade recipe will be tastier than any other lemonade and will be your new favorite drink on a hot summer day!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade Lemonade, Honey Sweetened Lemonade
Servings: 6 Cups
Calories: 1kcal
Cost: Under $5

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Glass half gallon jar or A large pitcher
  • A whisk or spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Warm filtered water
  • ½ cup Honey
  • ½ cup Lemon juice bottled or fresh-squeezed
  • ¼ tsp Sea salt
  • 4 1/2 cups Cold filtered water

Instructions

  • To begin, add warm filtered water, honey and salt to your half gallon jar or pitcher. Stir until the honey is dissolved.
  • Add the lemon juice and the rest of the filtered water into your container.
  • Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated. Add ice or chill in the refrigerator and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe tips

Tip #1 Changing the flavor 
Although this recipe calls for ⅓ cup of honey and ½ cup of lemon juice, you can change this ratio to achieve your desired sweetness or tartness. 
To have a more concentrated lemonade, feel free to use less water. For a sweeter lemonade, add more honey. For a more tart lemonade, add more lemon juice. 
Tip #2 Make extra and make it into ice cubes.
If you’re serving this at a barbecue or other party, I recommended making extra lemonade and freezing it in ice cube trays. Having ice cubes with the same flavor will ensure this beverage stays flavorful and cool throughout the event.
Tip #3 Use Raw Honey 
To give your lemonade a few extra health benefits like antioxidants, vitamins and minerals it’s best to use a local, raw and unfiltered honey. Knowing the source of your honey is great for ensuring the quality of your food and avoiding any counterfeit honey.