Spicy lemonade? You heard right! This Cayenne Lemonade combines the sweet and tart lemon with just the right amount fo spice! Delicious!
I know, I know, it sounds a little weird right? Who puts pepper in their lemonade?
I’m begging you though, give it a chance and you’ll see just how delicious the combination of tart lemon with cayenne pepper spice is! Once you try it you’ll be a convert, I know it!
Cayenne Pepper in Lemonade
Who puts pepper in their lemonade? This combination became popular in the 1940s as part of a “master cleanse” drink. It is said that both the lemon and the pepper help your body to clear out toxins.
I don’t know about the health benefits (I’m obviously not a doctor) but it sure tastes good!
You might also like our Strawberry Lemonade and Blueberry Lemonade Cocktail!
Why I Love Cayenne Lemonade
- sweet
- tart
- spice
- surprisingly good!
If you try this recipe, please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!
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Cayenne Lemonade
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: none
- Cuisine: American
Description
The unexpected spice of cayenne pepper perfectly accents the sweetness of this unique lemonade!
Ingredients
- 5 cups hot water
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups lemon juice
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Mix water and brown sugar until dissolved.
- Add lemon juice and pepper and stir until well blended.
- Serve over ice.
Keywords: cayenne lemonade
Melissa says
loved it!
★★★★★
Gwen says
That sounds very cool! I love Chili Pepper Chocolate, so this sound totally up my alley!
Melissa Riker says
Let me know what you think Gwen! My boys didn’t like it-they thought it tasted like soda, which they don’t drink, but myself and my husband did!
keri @ shaken together says
This sounds SO interesting – love that you used brown sugar! Sweet, sour and a little kick … can’t wait to try this!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks Keri-you can make it with maple syrup too, just use slightly less than the measurement for brown sugar.