How To Make Simple Green Lemonade
An alternative to water with lemon
Posted August 3rd, 2010 by noelle | View Comments
You’ve been in the mood for something refreshing – but another round of water with lemon is just not going to cut it today. Today requires something a little more special…something with a twist.
Pull out your juicer and give this light and refreshing Green Lemonade a try. It’s simple and satisfying. All you need is a cucumber, some lemons and a hint of sweetness to get you started. I also added a splash of filtered water and threw in some ice too. Make an extra serving or two, fill up a pitcher and toss it in the fridge to enjoy throughout the day. So good.
Green Lemonade
Serving Size: 1
Ingredients
1 large cucumber
1 lemon, sliced in half
1/8th TEAspoon Stevia* or splash of Agave nectar
1 cup of filtered water (optional)
handful of ice
Directions
Place cucumber and lemon through your juicer. Add a touch of Stevia (use a generous 1/8th of a TEAspoon) or Agave nectar to sweeten to your taste. Add 1 cup of water to the juice and stir, for a slightly lighter juice or just enjoy as is over a glass of ice.
* Notes: Stevia is a plant native to Central and South America. It is 300 times as sweet as sugar, but has zero calories. I recommend the Nu Naturals brand of Stevia in powdered form.
More Green Lemonade Recipes
You may also enjoy these variations on Green Lemonade.
- Nutrient Packed Green Lemonade: Loaded with vitamins and minerals, antioxidants and blood alkalinizers for superior health and energy.
- Green Lemonade with Cantaloupe: A celebration of late summer melons.
- Green Lemonade (Romaine + Apple): The addition of apple and lemons gives this green juice a tangy twist.
