Beet Lemonade with Lemon Kick (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For Beet Lemonade
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1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 5 lemons)
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1/2 cup freshly squeezed beet juice, or 2 medium-sized beets, peeled and cut into chunks
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1/2 cup honey, sugar syrup, or granulated sugar
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6 cups water
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Ice, for serving
# Instructions:
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Attach the shredding blade to a food processor and shred the beet chunks. This should yield about 1 cup of shredded beets. Add 4 cups of water and process until smooth. Strain the beet mixture through a sieve into a large bowl, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.
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In a pitcher, combine beet juice, lemon juice, honey, and 2 cups of water. Stir well and taste. Adjust sweetness, tartness, or water levels as needed. Refrigerate until well chilled. To serve, pour the lemonade over a glass of ice cubes and enjoy.