Creamy Coconut Lemonade

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Chill Time: 2

Total Time: 2 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 443kcal

Author: Jazzmine Woodard

Smooth, hydrating lemonade with sweet, sour, and tropical flavors

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Ingredients

1 ¾ cup honey or sweetener of your choice
1 cup water
1 ½ cup lemon juice from about 5 large lemons or 10-12 small lemons
4 cups coconut water
3 cups full fat coconut milk
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Instructions

Prep the Components: Add honey and water to saucepan over medium heat and stir until uniform. Bring to a boil then remove from heat and allow to cool.
1 ¾ cup honey, 1 cup water
While the syrup cools, juice the lemons.
1 ½ cup lemon juice
Assemble Lemonade: Add cooled honey syrup, lemon juice, coconut water, and coconut milk to blender and pulse until combined (about one minute). The mixture should be creamy with a layer of foam on top.
4 cups coconut water, 3 cups full fat coconut milk
Finish and Serve: Transfer lemonade to fridge and chill for at least two hours. Serve over ice.
ice

Notes

Preparation

You can make this lemonade up to three days in advance. Just follow the storage instructions below.

Modifications

Lemon Juice from freshly-squeezed lemons is best for that bright, zesty flavor we need. But you can use concentrated lemon juice from a bottle in a pinch. You can also use lime juice instead to make a creamy limeade.

I like to use honey in this recipe, but you can use maple syrup, agave nectar, or sugar cup for cup. Zero sugar options like Stevia also work; just start with one-third of the amount, taste test, and adjust.

Turn it into a cocktail with a splash of liquor or liqueur. In my humble opinion, rum works best.

To remix this into frozen lemonade, make the lemonade per the instructions, stopping at step three. Pour half the liquid into another container, then fill the blender back up with four to six cups of ice, cover, and pulse until it reaches a slushy consistency. Repeat the process with the remaining lemonade.

Storage

Store uncovered in the refrigerator. Keeps for up to five days. Separation may occur, so be sure to shake the lemonade up before pouring.

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