Lemonade Drink

Very Tasty Sugar-free Lemonade Recipes

Who doesn't love a cool glass of refreshing lemonade, especially on hot summer days?  Diabetics are always looking for beverages that don't have that bitter, artificial sugar taste.  Here are a couple of lemonade recipes that are tasty for diabetics as well as anyone watching their sugar intake.  Both recipes are made using Splenda granular which does not leave that bitter taste found in some diet beverages. 

The first recipe is lemonade with a berry twist,  Our recipe uses blackberries but you could substitute raspberries or your other favorite berry.  Very tasty and refreshing, perfect for a picnic, outdoor barbeque, or just relaxing around the pool.

BLACKBERRY TWIST LEMONADE

2 cups fresh blackberries or unsweetened frozen blackberries, thawed

1 cup fresh lemon juice

1 cup Granulated Splenda

4 cups cold water

Put berries, lemon juice, and Splenda into blender.  Process mixture until smooth, scraping down sides.  Press mixture through a sieve into a pitcher.  Discard solids remaining in the sieve.  Stir in water.  Serve over ice.

Yield:  7 servings with 4 grams sugar each

Our second recipe is for an old-fashioned lemonade made with Splenda rather than sugar.

OLD-FASHIONED-STYLE SUGAR-FREE LEMONADE

2/3 cup water

1/2 cup Splenda granular

1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 6-8 lemons)

4 to 6 cups cold water to taste

In a large glass measuring cup, combine 2/3 cup water and the Splenda.  Heat in the microwave for 2 minutes on high.  Using caution, remove from microwave and stir the mixture to see if Splenda is completely dissolved.  If not, return to microwave and heat an additional 45-60 seconds.  Fill a pretty, large pitcher with ice.  Pour lemon juice over the ice.  Add the Splenda mixture and stir well.  Add 4 cups (1-qt) of cold water.  Stir well to blend.  Taste and add additional water to suit your taste.

Fill a tall glass with ice and pour your choice of our lemonades over the ice for a very refreshing summer drink.

Enjoy!

About the Author

A grandmother with diabetes along with other autoimmune diseases, Linda enjoys sharing what she has learned with others. For more of her recipes and writings, visit her website at http://www.diabeticenjoyingfood.squarespace.com

"Art of the Drink" Lynchburg Lemonade

Creativeware 3-Gallon Unbreakable Beverage Dispenser $23.99 Three gallon unbreakable beverage dispenser is made of the same material used to make bulletproof glass. Carefree entertaining indoors and outdoors....

Buddeez 085 Unbreakable 3-1/2-Gallon Beverage Dispenser with Removable Ice-Cone $19.98 3.5 Gallon beverage dispenser with removable ice cone. BPA free...

Rubbermaid Servin Saver White Mixing Pitcher 2 Qt. $6.71 Somebody should've invented this ages ago! No more swirling with spoons that are too short, or risking a shaking maneuver; this pitcher has an agitator inside that can be spun with the handle to mix up powdered lemonade, fruit punches, iced tea and more....

Blowing the Fuse: 28 R&B Classics That Rocked the Jukebox in 1951 $23.73 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed....

Water Dispenser Replacement Faucet - White $4.15 3/4 inch white Tomlinson lever faucet for use with ceramic water dispensers....

Igloo 431 3 Gallon Beverage Cooler $28.44 Made of high impact, lightweight plastic. Won't dent, chip, crack, or split. Lid fits snug. Contour handles accommodate heavy work gloves. Foamed in place polyurethane insulation. White nylon spigot. Safety colors of red and yellow. Made in U.S.A....

Squwincher Electrolyte Replacement Drink Lemonade 50/bx $18.89 Sqwincher provides an optimal combination of fluids and electroytes & offers workers a superior electrolyte replacement drink. Formulated for the industial work place in a selection of great tasting flavors. Fastpack for on the go refreshment. Just open add water and drink. Lemonade flavor, 50 per box....

Garfield And Friends Show #40 $1.99 ...

Natural Calm - Raspberry Lemon 8 Oz. by Natural Vitality Natural Calm - Raspberry Lemon 8 Oz. by Natural Vitality...

Metamucil Psyllium Fiber Smooth Texture Sugar Free Powder Canister Fiber Laxative / Fiber SupplementMetamucil with psyllium fiber is a fiber supplement that helps to promote digestive and heart health*Love your heart and help lower your cholesterol with Metamucil.* Mix Metamucil powder into at least 8 ounces of water for a delicious; convenient way to add fiber to your diet. One adult serving of Metamucil has 3 grams of fiber. Psyllium fiber The only leading fibe...

Tags: drinks, food, lemonade, lemonade drink alcohol, lemonade drink cleanse, lemonade drink mix, lemonade drink recipes, lemonade drinks, recipe, recipes