Description
A colorful, refreshing drink that combines blue spirulina powder with lemon juice and water, creating a low-calorie alternative to sugary beverages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Blue spirulina powder
- 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice
- 1 liter Cold water or sparkling water
- 1 tablespoon Low-calorie sweetener or honey/agave
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint or cucumber slices (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Measure and mix the spirulina. In a small cup, whisk 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of blue spirulina with 2 tablespoons of warm water until smooth.
- Juice the lemons. Squeeze enough lemons to yield about 1/4 cup of juice per liter of water; strain seeds and pulp if preferred.
- Combine base liquids. In a pitcher, combine cold water (or mostly cold sparkling water) with the lemon juice and spirulina slurry, stirring until uniformly blue.
- Add ice to chill quickly; the drink should feel brisk and cold on the tongue.
- Sweeten to taste, adding a small amount of sweetener and letting flavors meld for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.
- Adjust and serve. Taste for balance and if desired, add a pinch of salt or a sprig of mint; serve over ice and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Prepare up to 24-48 hours in advance, but for best freshness, consume soon after making.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: blue spirulina, lemonade, weight loss, healthy drink, low-calorie beverage, refreshing drink, hydrating drink