Agave Lemonade

Fresh lemon and lime juice make this Agave Lemonade brighter than Panera’s version, with no refined sugar. Smooth sweetness, balanced citrus flavor, and no gritty sugar at the bottom.

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Panera Agave Lemonade, At Home, And Better

If you like Panera agave lemonade, this homemade version gives you that same citrusy refreshment, but with two important upgrades.

First, even though Panera calls theirs agave lemonade, it also contains regular sugar, which is worth knowing if you’re ordering it, because the word “agave” makes it sound like agave is doing all the work.

This homemade agave lemonade skips the refined sugar completely. After testing it both ways, we preferred the all-agave version. It tastes smoother and cleaner, and you don’t have to bother with making simple syrup.

Second, Panera uses lemon juice only. We add fresh lime juice, too. It doesn’t make the drink taste like limeade. It just makes the citrus brighter and more interesting. The result is a 5-minute homemade lemonade with fresh citrus flavor, balanced sweetness and no simple syrup required.

Agave Lemonade Recipe Ingredients

A full recipe card, including exact ingredient amounts, appears at the bottom of this post.

• fresh lemon juice – this gives the lemonade its classic tart, bright flavor. Freshly squeezed lemon juice is worth it here because there are so few ingredients.
• fresh lime juice – this is what makes our lemonade with agave different from Panera’s. The lime does not take over, but it adds a sharper, more layered citrus flavor.
• agave nectar – agave nectar (sometimes labeled agave syrup) sweetens the lemonade without refined sugar. It is thinner than honey and dissolves easily, even in cold liquid, which means no gritty sugar at the bottom of the pitcher.
• water – water dilutes the citrus and agave into something refreshing and drinkable. Use cold water if you plan to serve the lemonade right away.

How To Make Lemonade With Agave

1. ADD. Add the lemon juice, lime juice and agave nectar to a large pitcher.

2. STIR. Add the water and stir until everything is well combined.

3. SERVE. Transfer to the fridge until chilled, or pour the lemonade over ice and serve immediately.

Lemonade With Agave Recipe Variations

• SPARKLING AGAVE LEMONADE – Replace half of the water with sparkling water just before serving. A fun mocktail for kids (and the whole family, really)!
• ROSEMARY AGAVE LEMONADE – Stir in a small amount of Rosemary Simple Syrup for a subtle herbal twist. You can cut back on the agave in the lemonade recipe a bit, since you’re adding the syrup, but please note that this syrup IS made with refined sugar.
• SPIKED AGAVE LEMONADE – Add tequila for an easy summer cocktail situation.
• AGAVE ARNOLD PALMER – Combine this lemonade with iced tea for the most refreshing drink for a hot summer’s day.

Storage

• Refrigerate: Store lemonade in a covered pitcher or airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week.
• Freeze: Freezing is not recommended. The fresh citrus flavor can taste dull after thawing, and this drink is so quick to stir together that it is better made fresh.

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