Can I leave out the sweetener?

Yes, but some brands of kombucha are not very sweet. So, you might need to add sweetener depending on how sweet you want your lemonade.

Can I use cane sugar instead of maple syrup?

Yes, but you will need to dissolve the sugar in hot water and then let it cool before adding to the other ingredients.

Can I store the leftovers in the refrigerator?

Yes, but if you aren't planning to serve the sparkling lemonade all at once, then don't stir in the crushed ice. Instead, make the lemonade and serve it over crushed ice. That way, your lemonade won't become diluted when you store it in the refrigerator.

Can this recipe be made sugar-free?

Kombucha usually has a small amount of sugar in it. Check the nutrition label of what brand you are using for the sugar content. You don't have to add extra sugar if you don't want to.

Sparkling Kombucha Lemonade Recipe

Ingredients

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16–ounces bottled or homemade kombucha
2 lemons, juiced (about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of lemon juice)
2 tablespoons maple syrup*
2 cups cubed or crushed ice

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Instructions

In a large pitcher, combine the kombucha, lemon juice, maple syrup, and ice. Stir to combine.
Serve cold.

Notes

*If your kombucha is not very sweet, then you may need to add up to 1/4 cup of maple syrup. Taste it first to see if you need more sweetness.
You can use cane sugar instead of maple syrup, but you will need to dissolve it in hot water first.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: Easy
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 60
Sugar: 10.4 g
Sodium: 2.4 mg
Fat: 0.4 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 16.4 g
Fiber: 0.4 g
Protein: 0.4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg