Low Carb Rhubarb Lemonade

This rhubarb lemonade is a wonderfully refreshing drink for the spring! It's sugar free, low carb, and keto-friendly!

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It's official - I'm addicted to rhubarb! Here are the low carb rhubarb recipes that I've made recently:

• Low Carb Rhubarb and Gin Sorbet
• Low Carb Rhubarb Jam
• Low Carb Pickled Rhubarb
• and from a previous year, Low Carb Rhubarb Crumble

So I thought it was about time for a refreshing rhubarb drink: a sugar free and low carb rhubarb lemonade!

Before I tell you how to make this drink I do want to mention that the nutritional data is my best estimate. I can't be exact because the pulp from the rhubarb is removed. If it helps, though, this recipe uses 12 oz of fresh rhubarb, and the total carb count for that rhubarb (including pulp) is 10.9g net carbs. Divide that between four and even if the pulp was included it's never going to be a high carb drink. 

How to Make Low Carb Rhubarb Lemonade

To make the base of the rhubarb lemonade, roughly chop the rhubarb. You'll need about 3-4 stalks, depending on size. 

Add them to a saucepan, together with water and low carb sweetener - I used Lakanto - a monkfruit blend that is my new favorite!

Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until the rhubarb has completely broken down.  Strain the mixture through a sieve, pressing down on the rhubarb with the back of spoon to get as much juice as possible.

Discard the pulp. At this point you should have about two cups of liquid. Let it cool then chill until required.

When you're ready to serve the rhubarb lemonade, pour the rhubarb syrup into a pitcher, and add some ice and lemon slices. To finish, add some sugar free lemonade (something like Sparkling Ice would work well), or your favorite diet lemon and lime soda. Depending on how strong you want your drink, you'll probably need a couple of cans.

This rhubarb lemonade is absolutely perfect for a hot day! I shared it with my husband who was doing yard work at the time - and it was MUCH appreciated!

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Low Carb Rhubarb Lemonade

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This rhubarb lemonade is a wonderfully refreshing drink for the spring! It's sugar free, low carb, and keto-friendly!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Cooling Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Makes: 4 Servings

Net Carbs: 4

Calories: 20

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

 

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• 12 oz fresh rhubarb approx 3-4 stalks
• 1½ cup water
• ¼ cup low carb sweetener eg Lakanto
• ice
• 2-3 slices lemon
• 2 cans diet lemon and lime soda

Step-by-Step Instructions

 

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1. Roughly chop the rhubarb and add it to a saucepan, together with the water and sweetener 
2. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until the rhubarb has completely broken down.
3. Strain the mixture through a sieve, pressing down on the rhubarb with the back of spoon to get as much juice as possible.
4. Discard the pulp. At this point you should have about two cups of liquid. Let it cool, then chill until required.
5. When you're ready to serve the rhubarb lemonade, pour the rhubarb syrup into a pitcher, and add some ice and lemon slices.
6. To finish, add the sugar free lemonade or diet lemon and lime soda.

Nutrition

Calories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gSodium: 14mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gNet Carbs: 4g

Notes

4g net carbs per serving (quarter of the whole recipe).

The nutritional data is an estimate - it is hard to be exact because the pulp from the rhubarb is removed.

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.