Charcoal Lemonade Detox Drink
A dramatically black lemonade made with activated charcoal and fresh citrus that is as striking as it is refreshing. This detox drink pairs bold visual impact with a bright clean lemon flavor.
A jet black and tangy lemonade powered by activated charcoal and fresh squeezed lemon juice.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
color base
citrus
sweetener
base
wellness boost
mineral
serving
garnish
Instructions
Make the Simple Syrup
Combine 0.33 cup sugar with 0.33 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before using.
Dissolve the Charcoal
In a small bowl whisk the activated charcoal powder with 2 tablespoons of the chilled water until it forms a smooth black paste with no dry clumps. This ensures even color throughout the drink.
Combine All Liquids
In a large pitcher combine the fresh lemon juice ginger juice simple syrup sea salt and remaining chilled water. Stir well. Add the dissolved charcoal paste and whisk until the color is uniform and deeply black.
Taste and Adjust
Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed. Do not consume charcoal lemonade within 2 hours of taking any medications as activated charcoal can interfere with absorption.
Serve Over Ice
Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes. Pour the black lemonade over the ice and garnish with a lemon slice and mint sprig. Stir before serving as the charcoal may settle slightly over time.
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