Description
A refreshing mint lemonade that combines the zesty taste of lemons with the cool freshness of mint. Perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- In a pitcher, combine water, lemon juice, and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the mint leaves and gently muddle them to release flavor.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices and mint sprigs.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- Use fresh mint for the best flavor.
- For a sparkling version, replace half the water with soda water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mint lemonade, refreshing drink, summer beverage, lemon mint drink