Mint Lemonade

A glass of lemonade with a fresh lemon and mint.

5 from 1 vote

This mint lemonade recipe is the perfect cold drink for a summer day! It's refreshing and full of garden flavors. There is nothing quite like fresh lemonade on a hot afternoon.

Prep Time10

Chill Time2

Total Time2 10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: Drinks

Calories: 48kcal

Author: Kristin

Equipment

Ingredients

5 Cups Water
1 Cup Packed Mint Leaves Chopped up. See notes
5-6 Freshly Squeezed Lemons Should be around ¾-1 cup lemon juice.

Simple Syrup

1 Cup Water
⅓ Cup Granulated Sugar
¼ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

Make the Simple Syrup

Add the 1 cup water to a small saucepan. Add the sugar and salt. Bring to a light simmer over medium heat just until the sugar dissolves. Set aside and allow to cool.

Make the Lemonade

Start off by chopping the mint. See notes for 3 different ways.
Take a large pitcher and add in the crushed mint, water, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir well and let sit.
Pour the syrup into the pitcher and give it a good stir with a wooden spoon or spatula.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours. The longer the better.
When ready to serve, remove the mint leaves with a slotted spoon or fine mesh strainer.
To serve, fill a tall glass with ice cubes, add additional whole mint leaves if you like, and pour over the lemonade.
Serve with a fresh lemon slice.
If it is too strong of a lemon flavor just add a little water at a time until your desired taste.

Notes

Three ways to dice the mint:

1. With a knife
2. Mortar and Pestal
3. In a blender with 1 cup of the water

The mortar & postal or blender will give the most flavor.

*The lemonade needs time to chill in order for the mint to infuse the most flavor.

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