The Best Mint Lemonade Recipe
An easy and refreshing mint lemonade recipe made with just a few simple ingredients.
Servings: 6 people
Cost: $8
Ingredients
- 4 cups water Measured and split 1 cup and 3 cups.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup lemon juice fresh-squeezed only.
- 1 cup mint leaves Measured and split 1/2 cup and 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Make the simple mint syrup by combining 1 cup water, 3/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup mint leaves in a saucepan.
- Heat the mixture on medium until the sugar dissolves, then simmer for 5 minutes to let the mint leaves infuse.
- Remove from heat and let the syrup cool.
- Using a citrus squeezer, squeeze fresh lemons until you get 1 cup of juice.
- Next, pour 3 cups of cold water and the lemon juice into a large pitcher.
- Strain the mint syrup into the pitcher.
- Add fresh mint sprigs and lemon slices.
- Stir everything together, and then let the mixture cool in the refrigerator. Serve when it's nice and cold!
- Fill glasses with ice and pour the lemonade over the ice cubes to serve.
Notes
Use a sugar alternative like honey, Stevia or agave.
Only use fresh-squeezed lemon juice.
Make this ahead of time and store in the refrigerator overnight without ice.
Make sure to add fresh lemon slices and a lot of mint!
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 321IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.4mg
