Activated Charcoal Lemonade is a refreshing twist on the classic lemonade, offering a delicious treat. It has a perfect black hue from the charcoal and comes together in just 5 minutes using 4 ingredients (vegan, gluten-free, low-carb).

About Charcoal Lemonade

Activated Charcoal Lemonade is a refreshing drink with a fun twist on the classic lemonade.

Food-grade charcoal powder is used to make this drink, which gives this lemonade a black hue.

If you are wondering how this black-hued lemonade tastes? Do not worry; it doesn’t taste charcoaly, burnt, or even smoky.

It just tastes like your regular lemonade.

It is a great beverage to serve on a hot summer day.

This lemonade recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and low-carb.

You can easily scale the recipe up or down as per your requirements.

You may like more variations of lemonade

• Strawberry Basil Lemonade
• Mulberry Lemonade
• Mango Ginger Lemonade
• Litchi Lemonade
• Brown Sugar Lemonade
• Sumac Lemonade
• Rosemary Gin Lemonade

What is Activated Charcoal

It is a fine black powder prepared with different ingredients such as – bone char, coconut shells, peat, petroleum coke, coal, olive pits, sawdust, etc.

The charcoal is activated by processing it at a very high temperature. The high temperature changes its internal structure, giving it many benefits.

Please do not confuse it with regular charcoal. While regular charcoal or char is carcinogenic, activated charcoal is a superfood.

Ingredients

Lemon Juice – Always use freshly squeezed lemon juice to make the lemonade. Bottled juice doesn’t taste nice at all.

You can use lime juice in place of lemon juice.

Chilled Water – Chilled water makes the base of the lemonade. You can replace it with club soda or sparkling water if you wish to.

Maple Syrup – Maple syrup gives a nice earthy sweetness to this drink. You can replace it with granulated sugar, honey, or agave nectar.

Activated Charcoal Powder – This ingredient is available in two forms – Bulk powder and capsules.

You can use the powder directly to make this drink, and if using capsules, open the capsules and remove the powder. Discard the cover and use the powder.

There are many food-grade charcoal powders available these days. Some are made using bone char, and some use coconut or olive pits. Check the ingredients label carefully and choose the one you are fine with.

I used a vegan charcoal powder made using coconut husk to make this drink.

Remember that Edible charcoal powder differs from your regular charcoal, so choose wisely.

How To Make Activated Charcoal Lemonade

Mix

• ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 4 cups of chilled water
• 4 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon charcoal powder

in a large pitcher or a jug.

Add 3-4 ice cubes, a few slices of lemon, and a few mint leaves to 4 serving glasses.

Pour the lemonade over ice and serve immediately.

Storage Suggestions

Charcoal lemonade tastes best when served fresh, but you can store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Stir well before serving.