Description
A refreshing and invigorating Coffee Lemonade recipe that blends the bold flavors of cold coffee with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon juice, perfectly sweetened and chilled over ice. Ideal for a quick energizing drink on a warm day.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup coffee (cold brew or brewed and chilled)
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1-2 cups ice cubes (about 32 ounces)
- 1/4 cup simple syrup (or sweetener of choice, adjusted to taste)
- Lemon slices (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a glass filled with 1 to 2 cups of ice cubes, add 1/4 cup of simple syrup, 1 cup of fresh squeezed lemon juice, and 1 cup of cold coffee (either cold brew or brewed and chilled). You can also prepare this in a beverage dispenser for larger quantities.
- Combine and Serve: Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure the sweetener, lemon juice, and coffee are well combined. Garnish with lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing blend.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of simple syrup based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Using freshly squeezed lemon juice gives the best flavor and brightness.
- This recipe is easy to scale up for multiple servings using a beverage dispenser.
- For a creamier variation, consider adding a splash of milk or cream.
- To make it vegan and low fat, stick to simple syrup and lemon juice without dairy additions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American