Stevia Lemonade
by Sommer Collier — last updated on Aug 5, 2025 
This recipe for Stevia Lemonade is incredibly refreshing, delicious, and perfectly sweet thanks to our favorite zero-calorie sweetener!
Sommer’s Recipe Notes
My son Carson is an adult now, but as a child he had an absolute sweet tooth. (Ok, not much has changed there.) For years, he would come home from school and immediately started sifting through the pantry, hunting for a sweet snack. When no sugar is to be found he’d ask, “Can I make lemonade?”
Me: “Baby, you don’t need all that sugar.”
Carson: “How about “Stevia Lemonade??”
I always gave in. And why not? After all, stevia is a natural zero-calorie sweetener that tames any sweet tooth without spiking sugar levels like crazy! Due to Carson’s persistent routine of hunting for sugary snacks, then making himself a beverage, he had gotten to be very very good at making Stevia Lemonade. So much so, it’s now been our family’s go-to method for making lemonade for nearly a decade!
Why You’ll Love Stevia Lemonade
- Three-ingredients – There is nothing easier than putting together this 3-ingredient satisfying lemonade!
- Perfect for hot days – I love to make this lemonade during the summer, whether it’s for one of those pool days, a backyard bbq or just an afternoon pick-me-up.
- Zero-calories – The best part is that you won’t get a sugar crash after this beverage.
I hope you give this sweet lemonade a try and enjoy it just as much as our family does!
Ingredients and Tips
- Lemon juice – You MUST use fresh lemons to make this lemonade!
- Stevia – Use a high-quality stevia to make the perfectly sweet version of this beverage.
- Water – I love to use really cold water to make this super refreshing.
Recipe Variations and Dietary Swaps
- Vanilla extract – Try stirring in 1 teaspoon of vanilla to boost the flavor.
- Lavender buds – Mix in fresh garden lavender buds to create a tangy floral note.
- Mint or basil – Add fresh sprigs of herbs at the end.
How To Make Stevia Lemonade
This feel-good and refreshing treat is so easy to put together. Mix everything up and get ready to sip some bright, juicy lemonade in a matter of minutes!
Find the full Stevia Lemonade recipe with detailed instructions and storage tips in the printable form at the bottom of the post!
Storage Notes
- Storing Leftovers – Place any leftover lemonade in a sealed pitcher and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Serving Suggestions
I love to pour this homemade lemonade over a lot of ice in a beautiful, tall glass and top it off with a wedge of fresh lemon and some fresh mint!
Serve this with some light appetizers like this whipped feta dip and chopped vegetables, or with this easy crab rangoon dip.
Stevia Lemonade Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice (8-10 juicy lemons)
- 1/2 cup powdered stevia (or equal to 1 cup sugar)
- 6 cups water
Instructions
- Pour the lemon juice into a pitcher. Stir the stevia into the lemon juice and continue stirring until the stevia has completely dissolved into the juice.
- Add the water, and stir well. Add ice and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions
Nope! The end result will be the same. Use whichever you prefer, just keep in mind that liquid stevia can be more concentrated.
Sure you can! Just make sure to stir before serving.
Pour in some sparkling water and you’ll have an epic mocktail!
Ran out of Minute Maid Just 15 Lemonade. Had lemon juice and truvia on hand…. so this was perfect!
Mixed it up and hubby tasted and said “This is MUCH better than that stuff you buy!”
Thanks for sharing!!!
We had some neighbors give us some lemons from their daughter’s trees. Your recipe was the only one that sounded like one I’d try. I actually added a bit more water, and my family loves it! Thank you, this is now going to be my go-to recipe.
I’m sure it’ll be great! All we have is the packets of organic Stevia. So thank you and going to calculate!
Loved Carson’s recipe. Not sweet, but not too tart!.
It’s now MY favourite lemonade recipe. I use Stevia in all my baking, and now I can use it to make lemonade. The less sugar I use in recipes, the happier I am.
This lemonade is sooo refreshing and taste delicious!!
What a refreshing drink. Makes me crave summertime!
I want to sip on this all summer long! LOVE!
I’m sure my girls will love this just as much as Carson!
I am with Carson on the sweet tooth! Definitely going to have to try his lemonade!
I used stevia in the raw. I used the amount specified in the recipe, but it wasn’t sweet enough, and I was worried about adding more stevia, so I added 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup to balance it out. Still very sour, but that’s how I like it! It may have been because I was using raw stevia that it was so sour. I will have to try other kinds of Stevia to test that out. Bery yummy in the end. I am glad I found this recipe! I have been looking for a recipe that didn’t call for stevia extract, and this was perfect. Thank you!
So easy to make and yummy! Thanks Carson, my kids loved it too!
What type of powdered Stevia do you use? I could not possibly use 1/2 cup of the Nu-stevia that I keep on hand — 1/32 of a teaspoon is plenty for my smoothies — maybe 2 of those if I do not use sweet fruit. The recipe sounds very refreshing!
Hi Sanc!
Most stevia powders are 1/2 cup per every 1 cup of sugar. However if your brand is higher in concentration, use whatever amount would equal 1 cup sugar.
I have made stevia lemonade by the glass for myself a few times before. The type of stevia powder I use is nearly 100% pure stevia. VERY strong! Probably similar to what Sanc is using. I agree, with that type I would be afraid to use more than 2 teaspoons for an entire pitcher. That said, stevia lemonade is very refreshing! Also, I like the tip of mixing the stevia and lemon juice first. If you’ve forgotten to do that, no worries! A little room temperature water will also help to dissolve it. Cheers!