Sea moss is one of Mother Nature’s wonderfully versatile superfoods. The great news is you don’t necessarily have to swallow pills or eat raw seaweed in the morning to enjoy it. Instead, sea moss gel and powder mix beautifully into your drinks and foods.
This summer, get on-trend and take care of your health with these refreshing sea moss lemonades!
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What is Sea Moss Lemonade?
Sea moss lemonade is a traditional lemonade nutritionally livened up with sea moss. It’s a refreshing drink that brings together sea moss’s minerals and vitamins and the bright flavor of lemon. Vitamin C contributes to normal immune function, and the whole recipe brings a tasty way to add variety to your nutrition routine.Related article: 10 great sea moss drink ideas!
How to Make Sea Moss Lemonade
It does not take a chef to make a tasty sea moss lemonade. It's easy and within anybody's reach, even the worst cooks! So, here are a few recipes we hope will inspire you!Related article: How to make sea moss smoothies?
Sea moss lemonade (original recipe)
Here’s the original recipe to make a classic sea moss lemonade from scratch. If you lack time, you can also use store-bought lemonade and add the sea moss gel.
Ingredients (one pitcher; add gel per portion):
- 1 cup water (first step)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¾ cup sugar (or natural sweeteners)
- 5 cups cold water (second step)
- Zest from one lemon (optional)
- 2 tbsp Organics Nature’s Mango Pineapple Sea Moss Gel per serving (or plain homemade sea moss gel, following its serving directions)
Recipe:
- Squeeze the juice of 4 to 6 lemons to fill a cup.
- Put the sugar and one cup of water in a saucepan over low/medium heat.
- Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely, then remove the syrup from the heat.
- Pour the syrup into a pitcher and add the fresh lemon juice.
- Let the lemonade base cool, then add the 5 cups of cold water listed above to dilute the pitcher.
- Stir or blend 2 tablespoons of gel into each portion. Mango Pineapple Gel adds a lovely tropical twist!
- Adjust to taste by adding more water, lemon juice, or sugar.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve chilled with ice and sliced lemons.
Optional: for an intense lemon flavor, you can grate the zest from one lemon and add it to the saucepan so it infuses in the sugar/water mixture. Remember to remove it before serving!
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Sea moss and ginger lemonade recipe
Ginger brings a lovely spicy contrast to sea moss and lemon! It contains interesting antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds studied in ginger research. Ginger also has a long digestive-wellness tradition; human supplement studies offer helpful findings for some types of nausea. This refreshing drink is a delicious culinary way to enjoy ginger’s flavor.
Ingredients (3 servings):
- 5 cups water
- 2 oz fresh organic ginger
- 1 cup lemon juice
- Honey or another natural sweetener to taste
- 6 tbsp Mango Pineapple Sea Moss Gel or plain prepared gel (2 tbsp per serving)
- Clean the ginger roots and chop them into small pieces.
- Add the ginger and 2.5 cups of water to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the ginger infuse for 10 more minutes, then strain if you prefer a smoother drink.
- Add the sea moss gel and honey or another natural sweetener when the water is lukewarm.
- Squeeze the juice of 4 to 6 lemons to fill a cup.
- Combine the ginger infusion, sea moss gel, and lemon juice in a serving pitcher. Add the remaining 2.5 cups of water to use the full 5 cups listed above; stir or blend until smooth.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve chilled with ice and fresh lemon slices!
Sea moss and pineapple lemonade
Ingredients (6 servings):
- 4 cups lemonade (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 2 cups Sprite soda
- 6 label-directed scoops (75 grams if your Vanilla-Caramel container lists 12.5 grams per scoop) Organics Nature’s Vanilla-Caramel Sea Moss & Collagen Powder—one serving per person in this six-serving batch. Follow your current container if its scoop weight differs.
- Fresh lemon and pineapple slices (optional)
Recipe:
- Mix the lemonade and pineapple juice in a serving pitcher.
- Add the collagen-and-sea-moss powder and stir or blend until smooth, then gently stir in the Sprite soda.
- Add small slices of fresh lemon and pineapple if desired.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve chilled!
Sea moss and strawberry lemonade
This sea moss and strawberry lemonade recipe is a kids’ favorite for this summer. It’s homemade, tasty, requires basic ingredients only, and takes a few minutes to make!
For children, start with the delicious strawberry-lemonade base. A varied diet helps provide essential nutrition, including calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and vitamins. Strawberry and lemon bring their own nutrients and bright summer flavor. Choose any sea moss addition with your child’s pediatrician so the full product, iodine intake, and individual needs are considered.
Use the product and amount your pediatrician recommends for a child. Our gel’s 2-tablespoon serving is not a universal child’s dose. You can make a family pitcher without sea moss, then add gel to suitable individual portions. Learn more in our related article:
Related article: Sea moss for children and babies: helpful questions to consider.
Ingredients (6 servings):
- ½ pound fresh strawberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 cups water
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 12 tbsp Organics Nature’s Mango Pineapple Sea Moss Gel for six adult portions (2 tbsp each), or make the strawberry-lemonade base without gel and add it to individual portions. For a child, use only their pediatrician’s recommended product and amount.
- Puree the fresh strawberries in a high-speed blender.
- In a saucepan over low/medium heat, mix 2 cups of water with one cup of sugar. Bring to a boil and stir well until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat and let the syrup cool down.
- Squeeze the juice of 4 to 6 lemons to fill a cup.
- Pour the syrup, pureed strawberries, and lemon juice into a serving pitcher.
- For the adult batch, add the sea moss gel and stir or blend until smooth. For a family pitcher, leave gel out of the base and add it only to suitable individual portions.
- Add the remaining 3 cups of water to use the full 5 cups listed above, or start with 2 cups for a stronger flavor and adjust to taste.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve with ice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to store sea moss lemonade?
Keep homemade sea moss lemonade in a clean, covered container in the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or below and enjoy it promptly. Make small batches, using fresh ingredients and the shortest storage directions among them. For longer storage, freeze portions at 0°F (−18°C) or below and label the date; texture and flavor may change after thawing. Thaw in the refrigerator. Frozen-storage times are about quality, as explained in FoodSafety.gov’s guidance.
Wash produce and utensils before preparing your drinks. For children, pregnant people, older adults, or anyone with a weakened immune system, choose pasteurized juices in line with FDA juice guidance.
What other drinks can you make with sea moss?
Plain sea moss gel blends easily into drinks and usually has a mild flavor, while our Mango Pineapple Gel adds a delicious fruit twist. Raw sea moss can have a stronger ocean taste. Add your prepared gel to favorite drinks, including coffee, tea, smoothies, juices, or hot chocolate. Choose a flavor combination you enjoy!
You can also cook food with sea moss and add sea moss gel or powder to your cookies, salad dressings, ice creams, soups, etc.
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How much sea moss should you take?
Sea moss is an all-natural ingredient with an interesting nutrient profile. A measured serving helps you enjoy it consistently; excessive intake, including iodine, can cause side effects.
Our Mango Pineapple Gel has a 2-tablespoon (30 g) serving. Our capsules have a 2-capsule serving, and collagen powders have their own serving scoop. Choose the directions for your format and portion recipes accordingly. If you have a thyroid or kidney condition, take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are choosing for a child, review the full formula with a clinician or pharmacist.
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What about you? Have you ever tried sea moss lemonade? What’s your favorite recipe?