Cilantro Lemonade
A refreshing drink that is hydrating, detoxifying and invigorating.
Servings: 3 cups
Ingredients
- 1 bunch cilantro, about 2 cups packed
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, from 1-2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Combine the cilantro with the lemon juice, honey, salt and water in a blender and purée for 3 minutes. The drink will be a rich green color with a beautiful white foam on top. I enjoy drinking the lemonade as it is, with the cilantro pulp, but you can strain it through a sieve or tea strainer before serving, if you like. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
NOTE: You can drink cilantro lemonade on a daily or weekly basis to stay cool in hot weather or to support liver and digestive function and gentle detoxification. It also makes a nice seasonal tonic to help the body transition from colder to warmer weather.
Brittany Wood Nickerson is the author of The Herbalist’s Kitchen (Storey Publishing, 2017).
Brittany Wood Nickerson is the author of The Herbalist’s Kitchen (Storey Publishing, 2017).