Refreshing Mint Lemonade
Quench your thirst with this **Refreshing Mint Lemonade**, a homemade drink bursting with citrusy brightness and a cooling touch of mint. Made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, bruised mint leaves, and a simple syrup blended into chilled water, this recipe offers the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant 6-serving beverage is ideal for summer picnics, backyard barbecues, or cozy afternoons. Let the infused mint and lemon flavors steep in the refrigerator for an hour to intensify their refreshing notes, then serve over ice with elegant garnishes of lemon slices and mint sprigs for a picture-perfect finish. Whether you're entertaining guests or treating yourself, this mint lemonade is a revitalizing escape in a glass. **Keywords**: Refreshing Mint Lemonade, homemade lemonade recipe, mint-infused drinks, summer beverages, citrus recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 whole Lemons
- 1 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 5 cups Cold water
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 6 slices Lemon slices
- 6 sprigs Mint sprigs
Instructions
Start by juicing the lemons: Roll each lemon on the countertop to loosen the juices. Cut them in half and juice them using a citrus juicer, ensuring to remove any seeds. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with 1 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar is completely dissolved, forming a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let it cool.
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the cooled simple syrup.
Take the fresh mint leaves and bruise them slightly using the back of a spoon to release their flavor. Add the bruised mint leaves to the pitcher.
Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water into the pitcher, stirring to mix thoroughly.
Refrigerate the mint lemonade for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, prepare glasses by filling them with ice cubes.
Pour the chilled mint lemonade over the ice in each glass.
Garnish each serving with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint for an added touch of elegance and fragrance.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing taste of homemade mint lemonade.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.6 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 270.9 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.7 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 221.9 g | ||
| Protein | 17.0 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 909 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 25.1 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 2114 mg | 45% | |
*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.
