Beet Lemonade Recipe (Refreshing Drink)

This beet lemonade is the perfect homemade drink for a hot summer day (or Fall day). It’s made with Love Beets Organic Beet Juice (they might convert your non-beet-loving friends and family into beet lovers) seriously).

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Two glasses of iced beet juice garnished with rosemary sprigs, with a glass pitcher and beetroots in the background.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Flavor-packed: This refreshing summer drink combines the sweet, earthy taste of fresh beet juice with tart lemonade. Oh, and don’t forget the maple syrup!
Not too sweet: Sweetened with maple syrup, you can control how sweet you make it.
Perfect for summer: Served over ice cubes with a rosemary sprig or lemon slices, this drink is ideal for beating the heat.

Nutrition For Mental Wellbeing

One serving of beets contains 10g of carbohydrates, 2g of fiber, 0.2g of fat, and 1.7g of protein. Beets are an excellent source of antioxidants and folate. They are also a good source of manganese and contain small amounts of copper, potassium, magnesium, iron, vitamins C and B6.

An animal study found that beetroot juice can alter cortisol levels, leading to serotonin synthesis, and can positively impact anxiety and depression.

Top view of a glass of iced beet lemonade garnished with a sprig of rosemary and a lemon peel next to a bottle of organic beet juice and fresh beet roots on a dark surface.

Why Love Beets?

Love Beets are made at their own state-of-the-art production facility in Rochester, New York, with most of their beets grown nearby in upstate New York. This is important to me because many companies (if not most) produce their food in third-party facilities, giving them less control over their product. In contrast, when it’s produced in-house, you get complete oversight and control, creating higher-quality products. Having the majority of their beets grown nearby also leads to fewer nutrients being lost through shipping and storage, so you’re really getting the best of the best with these guys.

If you’re just dying to try out their superpowered beets, check out their Store Locator! It makes finding them in your area super simple.

Ingredients + Notes

A vibrant root vegetable is the star of the show in this ruby-red lemonade.

Top-down view of various ingredients labeled as water, lemon juice, organic beet juice, maple syrup, and fresh rosemary arranged on a dark surface with two whole beets and their greens—perfect for crafting an easy beet recipe.

Lemon juice: Freshly squeezed from fresh lemons makes for the best tart flavor.
Beetroot juice: Made with Love Beets Organic Beet Juice, adding a lovely ruby color and earthy sweetness.
Maple syrup: I love using maple syrup as a sweetener because it saves you time and dissolves perfectly in liquid.
Water

Recipe Variations

Even if this was one of your favorite recipes, sometimes substitutions are needed. Here are my recommendations.

Sweetener: I always recommend maple syrup as a sweetener in drinks, but if you don’t like it or don’t have any on hand, I recommend using agave. Alternatively, dissolve cane sugar in half of a cup of hot water and use that.
Ginger: Add a splash of ginger juice for a spicy flavor that pairs well with the tart lemonade.

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How To Make Beet Lemonade

Two simple steps, that’s it.

Add all ingredients into a large pitcher and stir until well combined.

A hand pours lemon juice from a glass container into an empty glass jug, with beetroot and greens in the background.

Pouring beet juice from a bottle into a clear glass pitcher, with another bottle and fresh beets placed around it on a dark surface.

Serve over ice with lemon wedges or slices to enjoy a little taste of zesty beet goodness.

A hand pouring beet lemonade from a glass pitcher into a glass filled with ice, with another glass of ice and a leafy garnish in the background.

A hand pouring beet lemonade into a glass filled with ice. Another glass with a similar drink sits nearby. Fresh herbs are used as garnish, and beets are visible in the foreground.

Servings Ideas

Here are some tasty recipe pairings to consider.

Sides: Pair with a Fattoush salad or Strawberry Salad With Cucumber for a refreshing summer meal.
Mains: Complement grilled vegetables, pesto pasta salad, or a Veggie Pot Pie.
Dessert: Enjoy alongside a Raspberry Sorbet, Pineapple Sorbet, or raw Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake for a sweet treat.

Storage Tips

Any leftover beet lemonade can be stored in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Lemon juice can settle, so give it a quick stir before serving.

FAQ

Are beet juice and lemon juice good for you?

Yes, they are both packed with antioxidants and essential vitamins that are good for you.

Why do I feel so good after drinking beet juice?

Beet juice can positively impact anxiety and depression due to its potential to alter cortisol levels and promote serotonin synthesis, as suggested by some studies.

What does drinking beet juice every day do?

Daily consumption of beet juice can provide benefits to both your physical and mental health.

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Recipe

Equipment

1 manual citrus juicer

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 bottle Love Beets Organic Beet Juice
2 1/2 cups water
1/3 cup maple syrup
Sprigs of fresh rosemary, to your liking

Instructions

Add all ingredients into a large pitcher and stir until well combined.
Serve over ice with lemon wedges or slices to enjoy a little taste of zesty beet goodness.

Notes

Sweetener Substitutions

I always recommend maple syrup for sweetener in drinks, but if you don’t like it or don’t have any on hand, I recommend using agave. Alternatively, dissolve cane sugar in ½ cup of hot water and use that.

Storage Tips

Any leftover beet lemonade can be stored in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Lemon juice can settle, so give it a quick stir before serving.

Please read the blog post above for more helpful tips, tricks, and topping suggestions!

Nutrition

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Reference

Ghanbari, P., Khajehzadeh, S., Sayyed, A., Raeisi, D., & Salehi, O. (2022). The effect of high intensity interval training with beetroot (Beta vulgaris) juice supplementation on serotonin and dopamine receptors expression, anxiety and depression in middle-aged diabetic rats. Avicenna journal of phytomedicine, 12(6), 627–637. https://doi.org/10.22038/AJP.2022.20895