3 Healthy Detox Lemonade Recipes | EASY Summer Drinks

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

fresh lemons

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: bottled lemon juice

Bottled lemon juice is often more affordable.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Paprika offers a milder flavor.

mint leaves

🥗Healthier: basil

💰Cheaper: dried mint

Dried mint is more accessible.

Squeeze all of the lemons to make lemon juice by hand.

In a saucepan, add water, honey, fresh oranges, and torn basil to make infused simple syrup.

Simmer on low to medium heat for about 5 minutes, crushing the fruit and herbs to infuse the flavor.

Transfer the simple syrup mixture into a mason jar and allow it to cool.

In a large glass pitcher, fill halfway with ice.

Strain in the simple syrup, add fresh lemon juice and water, and garnish with fresh fruit and herbs.

Stir and serve.

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