Mint Lemonade Recipe
Refreshing lemonade infused with mint.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Mint
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of fresh mint leaves and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Make the Mint Syrup
Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, let it cool, and strain out the mint leaves. You now have mint syrup.
- 3
Juice the Lemons
While the mint syrup is cooling, juice the 4 fresh lemons until you have about 1 cup of lemon juice. Remove any seeds and set aside.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the mint syrup, lemon juice, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to mix.
- 5
Sweeten the Lemonade
Taste the mixture and add granulated sugar to your liking. Start with 1/2 cup and increase if desired, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 6
Serve
Add ice cubes to the pitcher or individual glasses. Pour the mint lemonade over the ice and garnish with mint sprigs.
