Description
Fresh squeezed lemonade that doesn’t actually require squeezing lemons. A quick pulse of a blender and a fine mesh siv does the trick. Blender lemonade is the perfect summertime beverage! Plus it’s naturally sweetened with agave nectar.
Ingredients
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- 4 lemons, washed and cut into quarters
- 6 cups of cold filtered water
- 1/2 cup + 1 to 2 tablespoons agave nectar
- Optional Garnish
- 1 or 2 extra lemons cut into wedges or slices
Instructions
- Blend: Add the lemons 2 cups of the water, and agave nectar to a blender. Pulse on low 1 to 3 times until the flesh of the lemons have broken down – large chunks of lemon rind should remain (see photo in post). How many times you pulse your blender depends on how high powered your blender is, you don’t want to break the lemons up too much.
- Strain: Place a fine mesh siv over a bowl. Pass the lemonade through the siv and use a spatula to help push any liquid through, discard the lemon rinds. you may have to work in batches and empty the lemon rinds a few times.
- Finish; Transfer the lemonade to a pitcher and stir in the remaining 4 cups filtered water. Stir to combine and taste. Stir in more agave nectar or water to adjust the lemonade to your liking. Keep in mind that I kept my lemonade pretty tart to compensate for ice when when it’s served. Store the lemonade in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice and garnish glasses and the pitcher with lemon slices if desired. Pour the lemonade into each glass and serve immediately. The lemonade will keep in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
Notes
You could spike this lemonade with vodka for an adult beverage. I totally support this! 😉
Method for this recipe is inspired by Pinch of Yum’s Blender Lemonade recipe.
