Mint Lemonade
This refreshing mint lemonade is the perfect summer drink! Made with fresh lemon juice, mint leaves, and a simple hot water method. It’s easy, full of real flavor, and totally kid-approved!
INGREDIENTS
For the simple syrup:
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from the lemons you will use in this recipe)
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup hot water
For the lemonade:
- 5 lemons (makes 1 cup lemon juice)
- 4 cups cold water
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place the sugar lemon zest and mint leaves in a jar or a small jug.
- Pour in 1 cup of hot water and stir well until the sugar dissolves.
- Let it sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse. This is the zesty and minty simple syrup.
- Now, squeeze the lemons and add the juice to the jar.
- Strain this mixture into a large pitcher.
- Add 4 cups of cold water and stir well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours.
- Serve with fresh mint leaves, lemon slices and ice, if desired.
NOTES
- Use unwaxed lemons if possible, since you’ll zest them.
- Spearmint has a milder flavor than peppermint. We prefer spearmint in this recipe.
- Taste after mixing. Add more sugar 1 tablespoon at a time if needed.
- For extra chill, put the pitcher in the freezer for 15–20 minutes before serving.
- Want a cocktail? Add a splash of vodka, gin, tequila, or rum to your glass.
NUTRITION
Calories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 134mgFiber: 3gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 91IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
ADDITIONAL INFO
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