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    Home / Recipes / Keto Drinks

    Keto Sugar-Free Lemonade

    By Lisa MarcAurele on Jul 1, 2021 11 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links. See Disclosure

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    Freshly squeezed lemonade is a summertime favorite. Make this recipe for sugar-free lemonade, and you'll have one of the best keto drinks for summer!

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    Jump to:
    • 📋 Ingredients
    • 💭 Quick tips
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🙋 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe

    If you have ever been to an amusement park, county fair, or state fair, you may already know how popular fresh-squeezed lemonade is.

    Furthermore, if you have enjoyed a glass of it, you probably understand why there are long lines of people waiting at the fresh-squeezed lemonade stand.

    The long wait is usually worth it because lemonade from fresh lemon juice tastes better than anything of its kind!

    It's perfectly refreshing; plus, it will help to keep you hydrated on a hot summer day.

    Ever wondered if you can have lemonade on the keto diet? The answer is, yes, you can! This sugar-free lemonade recipe is perfect and will keep you within your macros.

    📋 Ingredients

    There are four simple ingredients in this refreshing keto lemonade, and they are all really easy to find.

    Here's what you need:

    Lemons

    You'll need about 5 lemons to make 8 cups of lemonade. Jarred lemon juice won't work as well as fresh lemons. So, use the fruit - it works so much better!

    Water

    The type of water isn't as important since you are using lemon juice and sweetener. If your tap water has an aftertaste, consider using filtered or bottled water for this lemonade recipe.

    Monk Fruit Drops

    Any type of granular or liquid sugar-free sweetener will taste delicious in this drink. I used monk fruit drops because they don't have a strong aftertaste, and they dissolve really well in the water.

    Please note: Check out the recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients used to make this low-carb recipe.

    💭 Quick tips

    Here are a few ways you can change this keto lemonade recipe to make it completely different.

    • Add other fruity flavors. Use a melon baller to make balls of watermelon, casaba melon, or other low-carb melon of your choice.
    • Try kiwi. Add slices of kiwi fruit. Not only will the lemonade taste amazing, but it will also be beautiful!
    • Spike it. A splash of vodka will turn ordinary sugar-free lemonade into an adults-only keto drink.

    🔪 Instructions

    All of the exact steps for this homemade sugar free lemonade are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. First, here are some additional tips and information.

    Mix All The Ingredients In The Pitcher

    monk fruit lemonade concentrate in pitcher

    Squeeze the lemon juice, add the lemon slices and the sweetener with the water in the pitcher. Leave room for ice so that it keeps the lemonade nice and cold.

    sugar free lemonade in pitcher

    Store It In The Refrigerator

    Then, just store it in the refrigerator. Yes, it really is that easy!

    You don't need any fancy equipment. It might help to use a lemon juicer, but you can use your hands.

    What To Serve With Lemonade

    This is such a refreshing drink on hot summer days! If you want other cold treats, make some keto sea salt caramel ice cream bars. They are high-fat and low-carb.

    The tart lemonade also tastes amazing with these rich keto cake pops. They only have 3g net carbs each.

    Or, scoop some keto vanilla ice cream and serve it with lemonade. Talk about summertime perfection!

    🙋 FAQs

    Before we get to the lemonade sugar free recipe just a little further below, here are some questions people often ask about fresh-squeezed lemonade.

    Is lemon juice good for you?

    Yes, lemon juice is really good for your health.

    The lemon juice in a glass of sugar-free fresh-squeezed lemonade offers these benefits:

    • High In Vitamin C - This is good for the body's immune system, improves heart health, and can even help fight cancer cells!
    • Loaded With Antioxidants - Can help reduce inflammation and are fantastic for skin health.
    • Improves And Increases Iron Absorption

    These are just some of the health benefits of lemon. It's even said to improve digestion!

    tall overhead image of sugar-free lemonade in pitcher

    What kind of sweetener is best for sugar-free lemonade?

    There are several options when it comes to sweetening your sugar-free fresh-squeezed lemonade.

    The recipe below calls for lemon monk fruit drops. Other low-carb and keto-friendly sweetener options that dissolve well in lemonade include:

    • Xylitol
    • Erythritol
    • Monkfruit sweetener
    • Stevia

    My sweetener of choice is lemon monk fruit drops because they offer an extra boost of lemon flavor. Lemon stevia drops work as well.

    How long will the lemonade stay fresh?

    As long as it is kept in the refrigerator, lemon, orange, or any other fresh squeezed juice will usually stay fresh for 7-10 days. At that point, it usually starts to lose its flavor and may even take on a cloudy appearance.

    The good news is, freshly squeezed lemon juice can be frozen, and if you really want to, you can even freeze the lemonade. Just be aware that it may lose some of its flavor during the thawing process.

    An easy and convenient way to freeze lemon juice is to use ice cube trays. When the juice is frozen, just release the cubes from the tray and transfer them to a large freezer zip-top bag.

    Then, when you want to make some sugar-free lemonade, just add water and sweetener into a pitcher, add a few of the frozen juice cubes and stir to combine.

    This sugar-free lemonade tastes just like the drink you loved as a kid! In fact, your family is probably going to ask you for the recipe. So make a pitcher, and keep this recipe safe - you'll be using it over and over again.

    serving the lemonade in glasses

    📚 Related recipes

    If you enjoyed this lemonade recipe, here are some more low-carb drinks you'll love too. They will keep you hydrated and refreshed.

    • Cucumber Mint Infused Water is bright and refreshing, and since it is infused water, it doesn't have any sweeteners in it.
    • Sparkling Raspberry Limeade Mocktail is perfect for anyone that doesn't drink alcohol but still wants something fun for parties.
    • Sugar-Free Strawberry Limeade tastes just like something you'd buy at your favorite fast-food restaurant.
    • Coconut Milk Strawberry Smoothie is a fruity and filling drink to enjoy in the morning for breakfast.
    • Keto Margarita tastes like something you'd order at a party or on a tropical island.

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    📖 Recipe

    sugar free lemonade

    Monk Fruit Lemonade

    Author: Lisa MarcAurele
    5 from 10 votes
    A tall glass of sugar-free fresh squeezed lemonade is the perfect keto drink to help you cool down on a hot day!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
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    Servings 8 people
    Calories 5

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    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup lemon juice about 4 to 5 lemons
    • 1 teaspoon lemon monk fruit drops or 1 ⅓ teaspoon lemon stevia drops
    • 8 cups water
    • 4 lemon slices optional

    Instructions

    • In 2-quart pitcher, stir together all ingredients.
    • Chill or pour over ice to serve. Add lemon slices if desired.

    Notes

    Use the sweetener conversion chart to substitute any preferred sweetener for the monk fruit drops. (1 teaspoon monk fruit drops is equivalent to about ⅔ cup sugar)
    If not using lemon flavored sweetener, add in ½ to 1 teaspoon lemon extract to enhance the lemon flavor.
    Add fruits like watermelon balls, kiwi slices, or sliced strawberries.
    Spike it with a splash of vodka to turn it into an adults-only keto drink.

    Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 5 | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 8.8mg | Calcium: 9mg

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 1 g | % Carbs: 23.5 % | % Protein: 23.5 % | % Fat: 52.9 % | SmartPoints: 0
    Values
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        [carbohydrates] => 2
        [protein] => 1
        [fat] => 1
        [saturated_fat] => 1
        [sodium] => 13
        [potassium] => 24
        [fiber] => 1
        [sugar] => 1
        [vitamin_c] => 8.8
        [calcium] => 9
    )
    

    Note on Nutritional Information

    Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

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    First published on July 8, 2019. Post updated on July 1, 2021, with higher resolution images and additional recipe information.

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    Comments

    1. Joni Gomes

      July 14, 2019 at 5:29 pm

      5 stars
      I love lemonade but am allergic to pretty much all store-bought options. So glad I found this recipe, it was so easy to make, refreshing AND I did not have that lump in my throat feeling like I do with store-bought lemonades!

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        July 14, 2019 at 7:59 pm

        Yay! It's always best to make your own fresh squeezed lemonade.

        Reply
    2. chihyu

      July 13, 2019 at 8:15 pm

      5 stars
      I love lemonade in hot summer. It's the best drink ever and full of vitamin C! Also a beauty drink, too!

      Reply
    3. Kelly

      July 12, 2019 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      Hooray for sugar free? I haven't use monk fruit drops before but would be interested in checking them out.

      Reply
    4. STACEY CRAWFORD

      July 12, 2019 at 11:55 am

      5 stars
      The kids & I are going to make a pitcher of this, asap. It has been so hot and I'm getting bored with plain water.

      Reply
    5. Jean

      July 11, 2019 at 9:46 pm

      5 stars
      Can't say no to a refreshing and cold lemonade on a hot day! Bonus that this is low carb. Looks amazing!

      Reply
    6. Linda

      July 11, 2019 at 5:16 pm

      5 stars
      Summer is not fun without lemonade, especially freshly squeezed lemonade like this. What a perfect addition to any picnic or BBQ, and the best part...it's sugar-free, too!

      Reply
    7. Katie Walsh Beck

      July 10, 2019 at 5:33 pm

      5 stars
      We love fresh lemonade in my house. The kids can't get enough it, but the sugar!! MY goodness it is alot. But I have never thought of monkfruit sweetener instead- great idea!

      Reply
    8. Tara

      July 09, 2019 at 3:29 pm

      Thank you for this recipe! We made some fresh lemonade a few weeks ago using monkfruit granulated and within 30 minutes of drinking it, everyone in our house who drank it had terrible diarrhea! Then my hubby bravely tried it again the next day and same thing happened so it all went on the garbage! It tastes inedible though! So I need to buy some lemon monkfruit drops!

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        July 09, 2019 at 5:11 pm

        Sounds like it was the granulated part of the sweetener as pure monk fruit won’t do that.

        Reply
    9. Raia Todd

      July 08, 2019 at 3:02 pm

      5 stars
      Fresh lemonade is so delicious! I can't wait to try this. Thank you!

      Reply

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