Ingredients
Lemon Simple Syrup:
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup water
Zest of 1 lemon
Lemonade:
½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
2 ½ cups ice cubes
Instructions
- Make the lemon simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add lemon zest, cover, and let steep for 1 hour. Strain and discard zest. Refrigerate if making ahead.
- Prepare the lemonade: In a blender, combine ½ cup lemon simple syrup, lemon juice, coconut milk, and ice. Blend until smooth and slushy.
- Pour into 4 glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use light or refrigerated coconut milk for a lighter drink.
- Add frozen berries or mango for a fruity variation.
- Stir in vodka, rum, or tequila for a cocktail version.
- Swap coconut milk with oat or almond milk.
- Add a pinch of sea salt for flavor depth.
- Try honey or agave instead of simple syrup for sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
