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Lemon Juice

Honey and Lemon Juice Recipe

5 from 1 vote
  • Lemon Juice
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 67 kcal
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When life gives you lemons, have a look at this honey and lemon juice recipe before making lemonade. It is a better alternative.

Is Honey Lemon Juice Healthy?

Lemonade has been known to be a refreshing beverage and a good source of vitamin C. Although its vitamin C content is far less than orange juice, the drink still has an irresistible and irreplaceable charisma.

Vitamin C is an antioxidant possessing many beneficial properties.

For starters, vitamin C boosts your immune system by reducing oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is a common factor in causing severe diseases like cancer, diabetes, metabolic disorders, and more.

Honey and Lemon Juice

This immune-boosting nutrient also promotes heart health by lowering cholesterol levels and easing oxidative damage on the blood vessels.

Last, but not least, vitamin C may also prevent anemia by aiding iron absorption. It is a condition derived from lack of blood cells, and iron deficiency is a common cause, according to Healthline.

Lemons are also famous for citric acid, which gives lemons their zingy tanginess, and can prevent kidney stones. One study pointed out that citric acid creates a less favorable environment for the disease’s development.

Does Honey Lemon Juice Promote Weight Loss?

There is a myth about whether or not drinking lots of lemon juice promotes weight loss. The soluble fiber in lemons— pectin— is thought to expand in our digestive system, preventing us from overeating.

Pectin indeed behaves like so in our guts. However, to have pectin in our system, we need to digest whole lemons, not just the juice.

Another study suggests that polyphenols extracted from the peel of lemons can potentially promote weight loss. However, the study’s subjects were mice, and there is yet to be a related study on humans with similar results.

So far, what we can be sure about concerning weight loss is this: intake calorie < burned calorie. Exercise regularly, regulate your food intake, and no myth can shake your belief.

Is Honey and Lemon Juice healthy

Calories in Our Honey Lemon Juice

Each serving of this honey and lemon juice recipe provides around 67 calories. Most of the calories come from honey, as lemon juice contains almost zero carbohydrates.

This is to say the 67 calories come from honey. It is seemingly a lot, but in fact, it is within our calculation.

Each serving only has 17.5 grams of added sugar (from honey), entirely within allowance:

Daily CaloriesCalories from Added Sugar (10%)Daily Recommended Added Sugar
200020051 grams
210021054 grams
270027070 grams

How to Pick Juicy Lemons

When it comes to selecting the best fruits, people can come up with really clever tricks. Here are a few tips we found helpful:

  • Choose heavy fruits: The one to yield more juice is heavier. Pick up a bunch of the same size, then select the heaviest one.
  • Big fruits aren’t the juiciest: Big fruits can also have thick pits rather than juicy pulp. This is where the next trick comes in.
  • Press to tell thick pith: Gently apply pressure to the fruit with your thumb and middle finger/index finger. Feel the resistance, and you can tell whether the rind is thick or not.
  • Bright lemons mean ripe lemons: Riper citruses tend to appear brighter in color. Avoid those with green or darkened spots, and select the brightest of them all.
how to pick juicy lemons

Here’s a bonus tip to get the most juice out of lemons: Roll them on the cutting board. The pressure helps to squeeze out juices from hard-to-reach spots, resulting in more juice for you.

How to Make Honey and Lemon Juice Recipe

This honey and lemon juice recipe has two steps:

Mix: Mix lemon juice, honey, and water in a serving pitcher.

Garnish and serve: Put ice into serving glasses. Pour in lemon juice and add lemon leaves and thyme to garnish.

Of course, you can add in more ingredients to create a more refreshing and energizing drink, but we found this to be perfect. At least for today.

Make Honey Lemon Juice Taste Better

Have a look at our perfect drink for hot summer days and you can tell how creative one can get with lemons. It’s even added to milk to create a rich, tangy, sweet beverage— buttermilk with lemon.

If you’d like to try more delicious drinks, we suggest this refreshing lemon cucumber juice, our classic sweet lemonade, or this list of perfect lemonade recipes to choose from.

Ingredients

Let’s see other stuff you can add to honey lemon juice:

1. Mint Leaves

Lemon juice and mint leaves are almost an inseparable combo. Mint adds a cooling sensation to any drinks, making this honey lemon juice recipe even more refreshing.

2. Lemongrass

Not only sharing similar names, lemons and lemongrass also complement each other in a drink. You can even turn the stalk of lemongrass into environmental-friendly straws!

3. Thyme

Thyme often appears in recipes for savory dishes, but did you know it adds a fantastic twist to beverages? Just add one sprig or two to the drink, and people will be stunned by how clever it is.

How Long Can You Keep Lemon Honey?

In our experience, lemonade stays edible within 24 hours or longer. Even better, it rarely turns dark when left for too long.

How long can you keep it

Make sure to do the following to store your drink properly:

  • Wash your hands thoroughly before juicing to eliminate any present bacteria, which might spoil your drink. Make sure to clean the glass/cup/container to hold the drink, too.
  • Using an airtight container can reduce exposure of the juice to air. This reduces the chance of airborne bacteria getting to your juice.
  • If you use a glass or cup, cover it with cling wrap and allow the wrap to touch the juice. This removes the air in the glass/cup and hence, reduces the chance of bacterial contamination.

Check out our: best delicious juice recipes for more delicious drinks.

Honey and Lemon Juice Recipe

Honey and Lemon Juice Recipe

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This honey and lemon juice recipe takes only 5 minutes and two steps, but the result is *chef’s kiss*. Add lemon juice or reduce honey so it fits your preference.
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Beverage
Cuisine Global
Servings 4 servings
Calories 67kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 tbsp honey
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3 lemon leaves (garnish)
  • 1 tbsp thyme 4-5 fresh sprigs

Instructions
 

  • Mix the lemon juice, honey, and water in a serving pitcher.
  • Pour lemon juice into serving glasses. Garnish with lemon leaves and thyme to serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Honey and Lemon Juice Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 67
% Daily Value*
Sodium 11mg0%
Potassium 31mg1%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 83IU2%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 13mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Luna is the founder and chief recipe developer of Healthy Recipes 101. Apart from cooking, she also loves reading, programming, exploring the outdoors, and collecting useless facts about everything.

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  1. Ruby

    January 24, 2022 at 5:10 am

    Love this recipe! I’m lactose intolerant so dairy free drinks are my go-to.

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    • Luna Regina

      January 24, 2022 at 8:02 am

      Glad you loved it!

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  2. Marjorie

    April 16, 2022 at 8:07 pm

    It looks and sounds delicious, will definitely try it.
    Florida Honey Market-FL

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    • Luna Regina

      April 18, 2022 at 3:57 am

      Lovely, feel free to let me know if you enjoy it!

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Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN, LD
Recipe developed by Luna Regina on October 25, 2021 Nutritionally reviewed by Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN, LD

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