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Pitcher of maple lemonade with lemon slices and maple syrup bottle

Maple Lemonade – A Naturally Sweet, 3-Ingredient Summer Cooler

This naturally sweetened Maple Lemonade is a refreshing twist on the classic summer drink. Made with just three simple ingredients—fresh lemon juice, cold water, and pure maple syrup—it delivers a mellow caramel note that balances the tartness perfectly. No cooking required and endlessly customizable, it’s your go-to backyard refresher in five minutes flat.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 5 servings (5 cups total) 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)

  • 4 cups cold water

  • ½ cup pure maple syrup (Grade A or B)

Instructions

  1. Prep the pitcher: Fill a 2-quart glass pitcher halfway with ice cubes.

  2. Juice & strain: Squeeze the lemons and strain to remove any seeds.

  3. Mix: Pour the lemon juice and cold water into the pitcher over the ice. Add the maple syrup.

  4. Stir: Use a long spoon to stir thoroughly until the syrup is fully dissolved.

  5. Serve: Pour into glasses over fresh ice and garnish with a lemon wheel or mint sprig if desired.

  • Author: ANA ARMAS
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 glass (about 8 oz)
  • Calories: 90 per serving
  • Sugar: 21g
  • Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Protein: 0g