Charcoal Lemonade Recipe
90kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 tsp activated charcoal powder (food-grade)
- ice cubes, for serving
- lemon slices, for garnish
Equipment
- large pitcher
- citrus juicer
- serving glasses
Method
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Heat over medium, stirring constantly until sugar fully dissolves into a simple syrup. Let cool 5 minutes.
- Pour the simple syrup into a large pitcher. Add remaining 3 cups of cold water and stir well.
- Slowly whisk in the activated charcoal powder until fully dissolved and mixture turns dark gray.
- Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices.
Nutrition
Calories90kcalCarbohydrates23gSodium5mgPotassium55mgSugar21gVitamin C18mgCalcium5mgIron0.2mg
Notes
Swap lemon for lime, sugar for honey or stevia, or mix with sparkling water for a fizzy twist. Store in glass, stir before serving, and use a straw to avoid charcoal stains.