Drinks & Dessert, Nutrition, Recipes, Trending
Charcoal Lemonade

Dr. Lakshmi K

Food Scientist
 

Ease

1

Approx. Cost

INR 35

Serves

1

Cooking Time

3 Min

Ingredients list

Lemon juice: 2 tbsp

Jaggery: 1 tsp

Activated charcoal powder/capsule: 1 tbsp or 1 capsule

Water: 1 cup

Preparation


Step 1 :

In a bowl add lemon juice, jaggery, activated charcoal powder/capsule and water.  Mix everything well until it’s lump-free.

Step 2 :

Add a few ice cubes in glass and pour the charcoal lemonade over it and serve.

Note: If UR making a large batch of charcoal lemonade  store it in an air-tight jar or container. Drink the lemonade within 4-5 days, before the ingredients start to separate.

Charcoal has multiple benefits like boosting UR skin health, promoting kidney function, reduces bloating, removes tooth stains and much more.

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