Description
A refreshing and tangy Mint Lemonade recipe that is perfect for hot summer days. Made with fresh lemon juice, mint leaves, and a touch of sweetness, this drink is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Fresh Lemon Juice:
2 cups
Fresh Mint Leaves:
1 cup (plus extra for garnish)
Granulated Sugar:
1 cup
Cold Water:
6 cups
Ice Cubes:
2 cups
Lemon Slices:
for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Create Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and the sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely to make a simple syrup, then remove from heat and let cool.
- Blend Mint Lemon Mixture: In a blender, combine the lemon juice, mint leaves, and cooled simple syrup. Blend until smooth.
- Strain and Mix: Strain the mixture into a large pitcher to remove pulp and mint solids. Add the remaining 5 cups of cold water and stir well.
- Serve: Add ice cubes to the pitcher or directly into glasses. Garnish with extra mint leaves and lemon slices before serving. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a sparkling version, replace 2–3 cups of the cold water with chilled sparkling water just before serving.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more sugar or simple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
