Lemonade with Mint
Beat the heat with this invigorating Mint Lemonade, a perfect blend of tart lemon and fragrant mint. Ideal for summer gatherings or a relaxing afternoon, this homemade drink is not only delicious but also simple to prepare. Fresh mint leaves infuse a sweet syrup that complements the zesty lemon juice, creating a refreshing beverage that will quench your thirst and impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lemons
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 cups water
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Squeeze the juice from the lemons into a large pitcher, ensuring to remove any seeds.
- In a saucepan, mix 1 cup of water and the sugar. Heat over medium until the sugar dissolves to create simple syrup.
- Add the mint leaves to the syrup and let it steep for about 10 minutes.
- Strain the syrup to remove the mint leaves and combine it with the lemon juice in the pitcher.
- Stir in the remaining 4 cups of water and mix well.
- Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Serve over ice, garnished with extra mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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