Cinnamon Honey Lemonade

An American-style lemonade blended from fresh lemon juice, honey, water, and a small amount of cinnamon. The drink is stirred to dissolve the honey, then chilled and served over ice for a clean citrus finish with a warm spice note.

By Julienne

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 60 ml water divided
• 90 ml honey none
• 1 g ground cinnamon none
• 0.5 g fine salt none
• 180 ml fresh lemon juice strained if desired
• 720 ml water divided
• 240 g ice for serving
• 4 slices lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine 60 ml of the water with the honey, ground cinnamon, and salt. Warm over low heat, whisking just until the honey dissolves and the mixture is fragrant; do not boil. Remove from the heat and let it cool for 2 minutes. The honey is fully dissolved and the liquid smells lightly of cinnamon.
2. In the pitcher, combine the lemon juice, the remaining 720 ml water, and the warm cinnamon-honey mixture. Stir well. The lemonade looks uniform with no syrup settling at the bottom.
3. Taste and adjust only if needed: if you want a brighter drink, add a little more lemon juice; if you want it softer, add a splash more water. Pour over ice in glasses and add lemon slices if using. The drink is chilled, balanced, and ready to serve over ice.