A healthy functional drink that packs a punch and makes you feel as though you’ve been whisked away to a tropical island for adventure. Made with freshly squeezed lemons, a dash of cayenne pepper, and a touch of honey, this drink is sure to wake up your taste buds. The heat from the cayenne pepper is balanced out by the sweetness of the honey and the tartness of the lemon, making it a drink that’s both refreshing and energizing.
Spicy Lemonade
Ingredients
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice1/2 cup Trisha’s Elderberries Elderberry Syrup or Elderberry Shrub
1/2 cup sugar or honey
6 cups water
Ice cubes
Pinch of cayenne pepper
2-3 slices of fresh ginger
Lemon slices for garnish
Directions
In a pitcher, stir together the lemon juice, Trisha’s Elderberries Elderberry Syrup or Shrub, and sugar or honey until the sugar dissolves.
Add the water, cayenne pepper, and ginger slices and stir well.
Let sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
Fill glasses with ice and pour the lemonade over it.
Garnish with lemon slices.
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Elderberry Syrup
Elderberry Shrub
Our exquisite elderberry syrup is crafted for both impressive flavor and extreme versatility. 100% clean-label made with organic ingredients. Fee of refined and cane sugars, fillers and artificial junk. Just crave-worthy elderberry you can use every day.
A beautifully balanced elderberry shrub – an old fashion sipping vinegar made from whole dried elderberries, apple cider vinegar, and raw honey. Tart, fruity, and versatile—it’s your go‑to for livening up your water, sipping straight, cocktails, mocktails, sparkling tonics, salad dressings, or a splash in sodas. Clean‑ingredient, culinary‑forward, whole‑plant extraction.
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