Mint Lemonade Recipe
Make Mint Lemonade Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Mint
Take the fresh mint leaves and rinse them under cold water to remove any impurities. Pat them dry gently with a kitchen towel.
- 2
Juice the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a countertop to soften them, then cut them in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or reamer. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 3
Make the Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Mixing
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled sugar syrup with the lemon juice. Add the remaining 3 cups of water and stir well.
- 5
Add Mint
Gently crush the mint leaves with your fingers to release their essential oils and add them to the pitcher. Stir the mixture to infuse the mint flavor.
- 6
