SKINNY ROSEMARY LEMONADE

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Refreshing lemonade that is also guilt-free? Sign us up! Skinny Rosemary Lemonade is as refreshing as it is delicious, while serving up a unique twist on this summertime classic. Fresh lemons and rosemary (straight from your countertop garden!) create a flavor combination that offer subtle floral and citrus notes that make us feel...a little epicurean. Sweetened with Stevia leaf extract, this lemonade doesn't sacrifice sweetness without granulated sugar. The flavor is as classic as the...

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice (approximately 6-7 medium lemons)
2 tbs fresh lemon zest (approximately 3 lemons)
10 cups water
15 organic Stevia extract packets
5 sprigs fresh rosemary, washed (reserve 2 sprigs for garnish)

Steps:

  • Add lemon juice to pitcher and set aside.
  • Bring about 4 cups of water and lemon zest in a pot over medium-high heat.
  • Lower temperature to a simmer, add 3 rosemary sprigs, and 10 Stevia packets. Allow to simmer for several minutes, stirring occasionally. This creates a rosemary simple syrup. Let cool.
  • Strain the liquid into the pitcher and add about 6 - 8 more cups of water and 5 more Stevia packets.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for several hours, or overnight. Cut extra rosemary sprigs into pieces that can be used a garnish.

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