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Healthy Drinks Recipes Brown Sugar Lemonade

I have a soft spot for lemonade, but this Brown Sugar Lemonade is in a league of its own. The rich caramel notes from the sugar play so well with the sharp brightness of the lemons. It's like summer in a glass, only better. I once whipped this up for a backyard get-together, and before I could even refill my own cup, the pitcher was already gone. That’s how you know a recipe has some serious magic. What I love most is how simple it feels. No fancy tools, no complicated steps—just sugar, water, and lemons working together like old friends. And let me tell you, the flavor is bold, refreshing, and slightly unexpected. The kind of drink that makes you pause after the first sip and think, 'Wait, why haven’t I tried this before?' This recipe also sneaks its way into different conversations, whether I’m chatting about healthy drinks recipes, swapping ideas for recipes and drinks, or laughing with a friend about how my brown bananas are destined for banana bread while this beauty steals the spotlight. Some people ask if it works with coconut milk drinks, and honestly, I’d rather save that for smoothies. But the fun is, once you start experimenting in the kitchen, you’ll find that this simple lemonade fits right alongside your favorite chicken and brown rice recipes or even when baking up a cake pop recipe easy style. It’s versatile, it’s tasty, and it always makes me smile.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keywords: brown banana recipes, cake pop recipe easy, chicken and brown rice recipes, Coconut Milk Drinks, Healthy Drinks, healthy drinks recipes, recipes and drinks
Servings: 6 cups
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4 to 6 lemons)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 4 cups cold water
  • Ice cubes, for serving
  • Lemon slices, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with the brown sugar.
  2. Heat over medium, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Let it cool slightly.
  3. In a pitcher, stir together the lemon juice, cooled brown sugar syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of water.
  4. Taste and adjust—add more lemon juice if you like it tart, or a bit more sugar if you like it sweet.
  5. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh lemon slices.