Mint Lemonade
Refreshing and naturally sweetened Mint Lemonade is a perfect blend of zesty lemon and cooling mint, ideal for hot summer days or anytime you crave a revitalizing drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, combine fresh mint leaves with 1 cup of cold water. Blend until the mint is finely chopped.
- Strain the mint water through a fine mesh sieve to remove the solids.
- In a large pitcher, mix the freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar, and the strained mint water. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add the remaining 3 cups of cold water, adjusting sweetness and tartness to taste.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the mint lemonade over the ice.
- Garnish with lemon slices and mint sprigs before serving chilled.
Notes
For an extra refreshing twist, add a splash of sparkling water just before serving to give the lemonade a fizzy kick.
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