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Milk and Lemon Juice Recipe (Buttermilk)

This milk and lemon juice recipe (buttermilk) makes a delicious homemade buttermilk you can have as a breakfast beverage, or use for baking. Simply mix, stir, and enjoy with ice.
  • prep TIME 5 mins
  • total TIME 5 mins
Course: BeverageCuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 128 kcal
Author: Luna Regina

Ingredients (7)

  • 16 fl oz milk
  • 3 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp sugar optional
  • 6 fresh spearmint leaves
  • 2 cups ice cubes

INSTRUCTIONS

1

In a small pitcher, add 16 fl oz milk and 3 1/2 cup lemon juice. Use a spoon to quickly stir the mixture until well combined.

2

Add 1/2 cup water, 2 tbsp syrup, and sugar to your taste but no more than 2 tbsp. Mix until it’s smooth.

3

Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 128kcal | Fat 4g | Saturated Fat 2g | Cholesterol 12mg | Sodium 61mg | Potassium 197mg | Carbohydrate 20g | Fiber 1g | Sugar 18g | Protein 4g | Vitamin A 261IU | Vitamin C 6mg | Calcium 156mg | Iron 1mg