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A pitcher of hop lemonade rests on a wooden board, with slices lemons and a hop bine next to it.
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5 from 2 votes

Hop Lemonade

Hops are renowned for their ability to impart flavours on beer, but did you know they can be a delicious addition to lemonade? Here's how!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Resting time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 L
Calories: 430kcal
Author: Marie Porter

Equipment

  • 2 L Pitcher

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 Lemon, Zest Of
  • Pinch Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ oz Dried hops - leaves or pellets
  • 1 cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Cold water

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, and lemon zest.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar.
  • Once sugar is dissolved, add baking soda and hops. Stir and remove from heat. Cover and allow to steep for 10 minutes.
  • When 10 minutes is up, add lemon juice and stir well.
  • Pour through a cheesecloth lined strainer (I find 2 or 3 layers of cheesecloth works best), and into a 2L (½ gallon) sized pitcher. Discard hop pulp.
  • Add cold water to pitcher - to taste - stir well.
  • Allow to chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutritional info provided is per litre of lemonade. Isn't software fun?

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 113g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 104g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg