Iced Berry Lemonade

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posted by Annie B. Bond Sep 23, 2006 10:56 am

filed under: Food & Recipes, Drinks, , antioxidants, lemonade

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Inspired by Meals That Heal, by Lisa Turner (Inner Traditions, 1996).

You don’t need sugar to make this refreshing honey-sweetened, berry-packed version of the classic summer treat. Extra antioxidants along with that sweet-tart taste we all love make Iced Berry Lemonade a pleasing–and healthier–choice for a cooling summer drink.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup honey
2 tea bags–black, green, or herbal
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
3 cups water

1. In a small saucepan, combine the lemon juice and honey and heat over low heat until the honey has dissolved. Add the tea bags and allow to steep for 5 minutes, then remove tea bags.

2. In a blender, puree the lemon-honey with berries and water. Chill until very cold.

3. Rinse 4 glasses with cold water and freeze for 5 minutes until frosty. Add crushed ice, if desired, and berry lemonade, garnishing each glass with mint sprigs or additional berries, if desired.

Serves 4.

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Linda P says
Feb 21, 2009 8:40 AM

You don't strain the berries from the lemonade?

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Ann H. says
Jul 18, 2007 8:43 PM

I made this with herbal raspberry tea and WOW! My 14 year old son keeps begging me to make more! It was so refreshing, and a healthy summer drink too!

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Khrymsun Elyse P. says
Jul 1, 2007 1:07 AM

Suggestions to make diabetic safe?

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Catherine Flitter says
Jun 29, 2007 4:52 AM

Wonderful drink. You need to try. Catherine

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Grace Umblas says
Jun 28, 2007 11:55 PM

I am very delighted to try this for my family. Thanks...
grace

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Kelly Krogman says
Jun 28, 2007 10:07 PM

I've got some Ginsing tea to try with this, just for a bit of added spice! Thanks for the great recipe

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Anna Storer says
Jun 28, 2007 7:55 PM

I thought it sounded as nice as it would taste-so I took the liberty to print the recipie out.

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Jane D. says
Jun 28, 2007 6:05 PM

This is yummy! Very refreshing.

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Emily Logan says
Jun 28, 2007 4:34 PM

Yum! This is such an amazing idea. I love the addition of the tea. Thanks so much.

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Roslyn Lamb says
Jun 28, 2007 4:31 PM

This sounds delicious. I'm going to try it out tomorrow.

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