The Best Sugar Free Homemade Lemonade

This Homemade Sugar Free Lemonade is refreshing and simple.

Made with just three ingredients and no added sugar, this tasty lemonade has the perfect balance of balance of sweet and tart flavors.

What makes homemade lemonade so good?

Homemade lemonade, such as this lemonade, is made with freshly squeezed authentic lemon juice, resulting in a pure and fresh taste of lemon.

I like that this lemonade is easy to make and that it has no added sugar in it.

Have you tried my Sugar Free Basil Lemonade?

That basil lemonade recipe is made in a blender and has a unique flavor thanks to the basil. Both this recipe for homemade lemonade and that recipe for basil lemonade are great tasting alternatives to the sugary lemonades.

Allulose monk fruit sweetener works well when you are making the simple syrup needed for this recipe. You can find Allulose monk fruit here.

Why we love this recipe for homemade lemonade from scratch

Homemade lemonade is a classic beverage especially when the temperature is warm outside. When served cold over ice, lemonade is a perfect refreshing treat.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• It takes just three ingredients to make this recipe.
• The ingredients used are simple ingredients that you may already have on hand.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as adding a bit of lime juice or vanilla extract for additional flavors.
• This lemonade tastes great as is or when combined with a bit of ice tea or your favorite adult choices.
• Leftover lemonade can be frozen in an ice cube tray to enjoy later.
• About everyone will enjoy a glass of ice cold lemonade.

Ingredients needed to make homemade lemonade without sugar.

• For the simple syrup you will need water and and granular sugar alternative such as allulose monk fruit sugar alternative.
• Lemon Juice. Freshly squeezed works best as it is fresh.
• Water. Cold water is blended with the other ingredients to make the lemonade.
• Serving. Lemon slices, fresh mint, and ice.

Expert Tip 👉 While you could use the granular sugar alternative of your choice to make the syrup, allulose monk fruit seems to dissolve well when heated with water. Other alternatives do not dissolve as well and some may add a bitter flavor to the lemonade.

How to make How to make Homemade Sugar Free Lemonade

Prep Time 5 minutes .
Cook Time 10 minutes .
Servings 8, depending on how it is served .
How to Serve: over ice especially on a warm day.
Notes: You will need a saucepan to make the simple syrup and a pitcher for the lemonade .

1. Prepare. Gather your ingredients and juice your lemons if you have not done so (you can include the pulp but, the seeds should be removed).
2. Simple Syrup. Boil your water in a small pot or saucepan on medium-high. Once the water begins to boil, turn the heat down to low and use a whisk to blend in your sugar alternative, whisking until fully dissolved (about four to five minutes). Then allow the syrup to cool completely.
3. Combine. Transfer your lemon juice to a large pitcher. Then stir in your cooled simple syrup.
4. Water. Add half of your water to the pitcher and the stir the ingredients. The repeat with the remaining water. Taste the lemonade and make adjustments as needed.
5. Serve. Serve your lemonade over ice with garnishes such as lemon slices and mint.

Tips for making the best sugar free lemonade.

To make the two cups of lemon juice needed to make this lemonade, you many need up to 10-12 lemons, depending on their size and amount of juice in each of your lemons.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Do you have to make a simple syrup to enjoy this recipe? A simple syrup is used as it dissolves completely, preventing a gritty texture in your lemonade. However, you can make my Sugar Free Basil Lemonade and omit the basil.
2. Stirring in a teaspoon or so of vanilla extract after the simple syrup has cooled a bit can add a nice flavor to your lemonade.
3. I find that juicing lemons is easier when your roll the lemon firmly between the palm of your and hand your countertop first.
4. Using filtered water can make a cleaner, and more fresh tasting lemonade.
5. For an extra burst of lemon flavor you can stir in some lemon zest to your lemonade.

How to store homemade lemonade.

Lemonade should be stored in an airtight container such as a pitcher. When properly stored, lemonade should keep for about a week refrigerated or frozen in ice cube tray for up to a few months.

You may also be interested in these no added sugar recipes made with lemon.

• Sugar Free Lemon Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting
• Sugar Free Lemon Bundt Cake
• Sugar Free Lemon Meringue Cookies
• Sugar Free Lemon Pound Cake
• Sugar Free Lemon Pudding Cookies
• Sugar Free Lemon Lime Butter Cookies