Refreshing Homemade Lemonade with a Twist

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I know it’s not even quite spring yet but the sunshine has me itching for summer and a tall glass of cold lemonade. I bought a bag of lemons the other day and decided to make homemade lemonade. There’s really nothing quite like fresh squeezed lemonade and it’s really easy to make too. And then I got to thinking — what about gourmet flavored lemonade? How fun would that be for a summer party? So I tested out a few recipes using Young Living Essential Oils and the results were amazing!

First, start with your basic lemonade. Here’s the recipe I used:

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup sugar
1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 6 lemons)

DIRECTIONS

Combine 1/2 cup water with 1/2 cup sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved then let cool.

Mix the cooled syrup with the lemon juice and 2.5-3 cups of water to taste.

This lemonade is delicious as is but what about….

Essential oils are super concentrated so a very small amount is needed. I used the toothpick method to add the oil to the lemonade. Just dip a toothpick into the dropper on the bottle then swirl it in your lemonade. One or two swirls was enough for the jar of lemonade pictured above. I think a whole drop would be WAY too much. It might work in the whole pitcher but I wanted to try other flavors and didn’t want to over-flavor the lemonade and ruin it. Better to start small and add as needed. I also used some fresh mint leaves for a fun garnish.

I used the same method to make lavender lemonade with lavender essential oil. It was so refreshing and had a nice sophisticated flavor perfect for a summer wedding or tea.

And then I thought…what would lavender and peppermint taste like together? And that was good too! Wouldn’t it be fun to set up a little lemonade bar where guests could decide how to flavor their lemonade? Now I can’t wait to throw a summer party!

Not all essential oils are created equally. You’ll want to make sure you are using ones marked for consumption like Young Living’s Lavender & Peppermint oils. They are labeled as a supplement and safe for internal use. I get mine at a wholesale discount and you can too! I recently became a wholesale member of Young Living and got this really cool starter kit that comes with a really nice diffuser and the Everyday Collection of oils which are some of the most commonly used oils. I’ve been using them for, immune system support, healthy nails, and to make natural cleaning products. I’m discovering new ways to use them every day and having so much fun!

If you are interested in learning more about using essential oils for healthier living or have questions about becoming a distributer I’m always happy to chat! Message me on Facebook or send me an email at mommieswithcents at gmail dot com! If you are ready to get started, you can enroll here and order your premium starter kit.

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