Pumpkin lemonade – say what!? Homemade pumpkin lemonade with a kiss of cinnamon will make those taste buds dance. For those of you who love pumpkin, bottoms up!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
- Simple Ingredients: This pumpkin lemonade recipe has only five ingredients.
- Nostalgic: A unique way to enjoy a cold drink during the holiday or when you feel nostalgic on a hot summer day.
- It’s Pumpkin!: A must-try recipe for all pumpkin fanatics.
- Healthy: Many health benefits are associated with this pumpkin spice lemonade.
Nutrition For Mental Health
I cannot get enough pumpkin purée in the fall and winter! Pumpkin is a nutritious winter squash high in vitamins and minerals. It is rich in vitamins A, K, and E and copper. It is also a good source of iron, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins riboflavin, B6, and C. A cross-sectional study found that adults who consume a higher amount of vitamin K in their diet have a lower presence of depressive symptoms.
You probably already know that lemons are rich in vitamin C. They are also a good source of potassium and vitamin B6.
Ingredients + Notes
- Lemon juice: Using fresh lemon juice is always ideal. If you don’t have any on hand or can’t find fresh lemons, bottled lemon juice will work in a pinch.
- Pumpkin puree: Organic pumpkin pureé always tastes better to me. That being said, using what you have on hand is best.
A full list of ingredients with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Recipe Variations
This recipe for pumpkin lemonade is pretty basic, so there’s not much to change, but here are some simple options.
- Lemon juice: If you don’t have fresh lemons on hand or can’t find them, you can use bottled lemon juice. I recommend using organic lemon juice sold in a glass bottle.
- Cinnamon: Add a pinch of cinnamon into the pitcher of pumpkin lemonade.
How To Make Pumpkin Lemonade
- Pour water, lemon juice, maple syrup, and pumpkin into a large pitcher and stir thoroughly until well combined.
- Add cinnamon sticks to the pitcher, or add a cinnamon stick to each glass and enjoy!
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Pro Tip: The best way to Juice a Lemon
This recipe calls for one and a half cups of freshly squeezed lemon juice per six servings, so it’s safe to say you may get a little sick of squeezing lemons by the night’s end.
To get the most lemon juice out of your fruits, roll them on a counter using the palm of your hand and press down with firm pressure. The rolling action helps to loosen the liquid and get more juice out of each lemon.
Serving Ideas
Serve this winter lemonade in a large glass pitcher with a generous handful of lemon slices and maybe a few cinnamon sticks for good measure. Even though this is a fall recipe, add a decent amount of ice cubes or crushed ice for a refreshing drink.
- Baked goodies: This lemonade with pumpkin is so good paired with these Vegan Banana Muffins or Vegan Pumpkin Pie Scones.
- Sides: Enjoy this pumpkin lemonade recipe with Boiled Sweet Potatoes or Best Pumpkin Hummus.
- Mains: Make these tasty Mini Vegan Pot Pies or Coconut Milk Pumpkin Soup.
Storage Tips
This pumpkin lemonade can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Otherwise, I recommend making it fresh!
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Recipe
Pumpkin Lemonade
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed
- 1 cup organic pumpkin purée
- 1/3+ cup maple syrup
- 3 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Pour water, lemon juice, maple syrup, and pumpkin into a large pitcher and stir thoroughly until well combined.
- Add cinnamon sticks to the pitcher or add a cinnamon stick to each glass and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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Reference
Bolzetta F, Veronese N, Stubbs B, Noale M, Vaona A, Demurtas J, Celotto S, Cacco C, Cester A, Caruso MG, Reddavide R, Notarnicola M, Maggi S, Koyanagi A, Fornaro M, Firth J, Smith L, Solmi M. The Relationship between Dietary Vitamin K and Depressive Symptoms in Late Adulthood: A Cross-Sectional Analysis from a Large Cohort Study. Nutrients. 2019 Apr 5;11(4):787. doi: 10.3390/nu11040787. PMID: 30959758; PMCID: PMC6520944.
Simple recipe. My friends who love pumpkin loved this drink!
Wonderful! So glad it was enjoyed!