Meyer Lemon Agave Lemonade Recipe
On a scorching summer day, there’s nothing quite as refreshing as a pitcher of homemade lemonade, and using Meyer lemons elevates it to a whole new level. Try this delightful lemonade recipe for a refreshing experience.
- Start by squeezing the juice from 3-4 Meyer lemons, which should yield about 1/2 cup of vibrant lemon juice.
- In a large pitcher, combine this fresh juice with 3 tablespoons of agave nectar, which you can adjust based on your sweetness preference, and a pinch of salt (1/4 teaspoon works well but feel free to adapt). This is the base for our delicious lemonade recipe.
- Pour in 1/2 cup of room temperature water to help dissolve the ingredients, stirring gently until the agave and salt are fully mixed in.
- Next, add 3.5 cups of cold water—if you’re feeling adventurous, opt for sparkling water for a fizzy twist on your lemonade recipe.
- After mixing well, taste your lemonade; if you desire more sweetness or a hint of salt, now’s your chance to adjust.
- To add an aesthetic touch, slice an extra Meyer lemon thinly and drop the slices into the pitcher, creating a visually appealing infusion.
- When it’s time to serve, fill each glass with ice cubes, pour the refreshing lemonade over the top, and finish with a garnish of fresh mint leaves—completing your perfect lemonade recipe.
This simple yet delightful drink will not only quench your thirst but also provide a burst of citrusy flavor, making it the perfect companion for those hot summer afternoons. Enjoy your homemade masterpiece, and share the joy with friends and family! Try making this lemonade recipe at your next gathering.
Meyer Lemon Agave Lemondade
Ingredients
- ½ cup Meyer Lemon Juice juice of 3-4 lemons, one extra lemon sliced thin for garnish
- 3 tbsp Agave Nector adjust per taste
- 4 cup water or use Sparkling water per taste
- ¼ tsp salt adjust per taste
- Mint Leaves for garnish
- Ice Cubes for serving
Instructions
- In a pitcher, add juice of lemon, salt, agave and 1/2 cup room temp water to dissolve everything together.
- Add remaining water.
- Taste and adjust salt or sweetness.
- Add remaining sliced meyer lemon in pitcher.
- Garnish with mint leaves
Nutrition
Nutrition information has been calculated using an autogenerating online calculation and is intended for informational purposes. For accurate nutritional information, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used.
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LeeAnn says
Refreshing on a warm summer day