Lemonade, powder, prepared with water

Lemonade powder mixed with water is the classic instant drink made by stirring or shaking a lemon-flavored powder into cold water, then serving it over ice as a quick, tart refresher. Beyond drinking it plain, it is often used as the lemon component in an Arnold Palmer alongside iced tea, mixed into fruit punches for extra tartness, frozen into popsicles, or used as a mixer for spiked summer cocktails. It is also a practical pantry staple for picnics, packed lunches, and camping trips since the dry mix takes up little space until it is stirred into water on site.

Keep the dry powder sealed tightly in its original container in a cool, dry pantry so it does not clump from moisture, and once mixed with water, refrigerate leftovers and use within a few days. At just 14 calories per 100 grams, 6 milligrams of sodium, and 3.5 grams of sugar, it is a very light way to add lemon flavor to water without much of a footprint from any single nutrient, which is why it is flagged as low calorie, low sodium, and low sugar, and it carries essentially no protein, fat, or fiber either, making it more of a flavored water than a food in nutritional terms.