Sugar-Free Herbal Rosemary Lemonade

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If you’re a fan of the rosemary flavor and are looking for a new, refreshing summer drink — you’re in the right place.

This rosemary lemonade recipe is:

• Sweet
• Refreshing
• Flavorful
• Delicious

The Ingredients:

• Fresh rosemary sprigs
• Fresh lemon juice and zest
• Monk fruit sweetener

 

Health Benefits of Keto Rosemary Lemonade

#1: Skips The Sugar

If you’ve ever tried your hand at a lemonade stand, you know that lemonade has two primary ingredients — lemons and sugar (or simple syrup).

However, this keto-friendly version skips the sugar and opts instead of blood-sugar regulating monk fruit sweetener[*]. You get all of the sweetness without any of the crash and burn.

#2: Provides a Hit of Antioxidants

Your body is constantly undergoing oxidative stress as a regular part of being alive. However, when your oxidative stress outweighs your body’s antioxidant defenses, your cells and tissues may become vulnerable to damage.

Rosemary happens to be a potent source of antioxidant compounds. In fact, if you read the labels on many natural food products, rosemary extract is often used as a preservative for its oxidation-fighting capabilities[*].

In addition, monk fruit sweetener is a sugar alternative that also contains antioxidants.

So you can rest assured that as you sip on your rosemary lemonade that your cells are enjoying it just as much as your taste buds.

How to Make Sugar-Free Rosemary Lemonade

Staying hydrated in the summer is crucial, but sometimes water just doesn’t hit the spot. Enter: rosemary lemonade. This recipe is flavorful and refreshing, and with zero calories (therefore, zero net carbs) you can enjoy to your heart’s content.

And the best part is that it just takes fifteen minutes to prepare.

So grab a saucepan, and let’s get started.

Begin by zesting your lemon and then juicing it. Add two cups of water, lemon juice, zest, three sprigs of rosemary, and the monk fruit to your saucepan and let it simmer for ten minutes.

Turn off the heat, and let the ingredients steep for an additional five to ten minutes, then strain it through a fine-mesh strainer to catch the rosemary and lemon zest.

You can cool it down in the refrigerator, or pour it over ice into a large pitcher. For a more rustic look, serve your lemonade in some mason jars adorned with lemon slices.

Everyone’s desired sweetness may be different, so feel free to adjust the monk fruit and add more or less until you find your sweet spot — no pun intended.

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