Mint Lemonade
Quench your thirst with this delightful Mint Lemonade, a refreshing blend of zesty lemons and aromatic fresh mint leaves. Perfect for warm days, this recipe combines a homemade mint-infused simple syrup with freshly squeezed lemon juice and icy cold water for a revitalizing drink that's as vibrant as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make beverage offers a harmonious balance of sweetness and tanginess, enhanced by the cooling notes of mint. Garnished with sprigs of mint and slices of lemon, it’s not only a treat for your taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or simply relaxing at home, this Mint Lemonade is the ultimate summer refreshment.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 cups Water
- 4 whole Lemons
- 4 cups Cold water
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 2 sprigs Mint sprigs
- 4 slices Lemon slices
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine 0.5 cups of granulated sugar and 2 cups of water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar has fully dissolved, stirring occasionally. This creates a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Juice the 4 lemons to yield about 0.75 cups of fresh lemon juice. Strain the juice to remove seeds and pulp, if desired.
In a blender, combine 0.5 cups of fresh mint leaves and the cooled simple syrup. Blend until the mint is finely pureed and well incorporated.
In a large pitcher, combine the mint simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and 4 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
Add 2 cups of ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the lemonade.
Garnish with mint sprigs and lemon slices for a vibrant, decorative touch.
Serve immediately in glasses filled with additional ice if desired. Enjoy your refreshing Mint Lemonade!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
531 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 67 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.2 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 112.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 512 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1141 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
