Low-Carb Lemon & Lime Cooler

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By Dearna Bond, updated July 18 20212
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This zesty homemade sugar-free lemonade makes a deliciously refreshing drink in the cooler months. A mix of freshly squeezed lemons and limes create a beautiful citrus base, with mint leaves adding a pop of colour and minty flavour.

While I’ve used mint here as it’s what I had on hand, you could also experiment with other herbs – a spring of rosemary or some crushed basil leaves would both add lovely flavour profiles to this low-carb cooler.

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Hands-on 10 minutes Overall 10 minutes

Serving size 1 cup/ 240 ml

Allergy information for Low-Carb Lemon & Lime Cooler

✔ Gluten free

✔ Dairy free

✔ Egg free

✔ Nut free

✔ Nightshade free

✔ Pork free

✔ Avocado free

✔ Coconut free

✔ Fish free

✔ Shellfish free

✔ Beef free

Pescatarian

Vegetarian

Vegan

Nutritional values (per serving, 1 cup/ 240 ml)

Net carbs2.7 grams

Protein0.1 grams

Fat0 grams

Calories9 kcal

Calories from carbs 92%, protein 4%, fat 4%

Total carbs2.8 gramsFiber0.1 gramsSugars1.1 gramsSaturated fat0 gramsSodium9 mg(0% RDA)Magnesium4 mg(1% RDA)Potassium33 mg(2% EMR)

Ingredients (makes 1.75 L/ 8 cups)

¹/₂ cup fresh lemon juice (120 ml/ 4 fl oz)
¹/₂ cup fresh lime juice (120 ml/ 4 fl oz)
7 cups water (about 1.6 L)
¹/₂ cup powdered Erythritol or Swerve (80 g/ 2.4 oz)
Optional: stevia drops, to taste
To serve: lemon and lime slices, mint leaves and ice cubes

Instructions

Juice lemons and limes until you have ¹/₂ cup each lemon and lime juice.
Pour juices into a bowl or jug and add erythritol. Stir until the erythritol has all dissolved.
Transfer to a large jug and add about 1.6 L of water. Stir to combine and taste. If it tastes too sour, add stevia one drop at a time, stirring after each drop, until you get your desired sweetness.
To serve, fill glasses with few ice cubes, sliced lemon and lime, and mint leaves. Pour lemonade over to cover.
Enjoy! Lemonade will last in a sealed bottle in the fridge up to one week.

Ingredient nutritional breakdown (per serving, 1 cup/ 240 ml)

Net carbs	Protein	Fat	Calories
Lemon juice, fresh
1 g	0.1 g	0 g	3 kcal
Lime juice, fresh
1.2 g	0.1 g	0 g	4 kcal
Water, still
0 g	0 g	0 g	0 kcal
Erythritol (natural low-carb sweetener)
0.5 g	0 g	0 g	2 kcal
Total per serving, 1 cup/ 240 ml
2.7 g	0.1 g	0 g	9 kcal