Description
Mint lemonade is a delightful drink that combines the zesty flavor of fresh lemons with the refreshing essence of mint, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Ingredients
- Fresh lemons: 4 large (for juice)
- Fresh mint leaves: 1 cup (plus extra for garnish)
- Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup (adjust to taste)
- Water: 4 cups (divided)
- Ice cubes: as needed
- Lemon slices: for garnish
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the mint leaves by making mint syrup: combine 1 cup of water with sugar, heat until dissolved, add mint leaves, simmer for 15-20 minutes, then cool and strain.
- Squeeze the lemons to obtain about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- Combine the strained lemon juice with the cooled mint syrup and add the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well.
- Chill the lemonade for at least 30 minutes, then serve over ice and garnish with mint and lemon slices.
Notes
- Choose large, firm lemons for juiciness.
- Use fresh mint for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mint lemonade, refreshing drink, summer beverage, homemade lemonade