Mint Lemonade Recipe
Refreshing lemonade infused with fresh mint.
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Ingredients
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Lemonade Base
Mint Infusion
Garnish (optional)
Method
Prepare Lemonade Base
- 1
Juice the Lemons
Roll the fresh lemons on a countertop to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and juice them into a measuring cup, discarding the seeds.
- 2
Dissolve Sugar
In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- 3
Add Water
Pour 4 cups of water into the pitcher with lemon juice and sugar. Stir until well mixed. Set aside.
Make Mint Infusion
- 4
Boil Water
In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
- 5
Add Mint Leaves
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the fresh mint leaves. Cover and let steep for about 10 minutes.
- 6
Strain Mint Infusion
After steeping, strain the mint leaves from the water using a fine mesh strainer. Allow the mint infusion to cool slightly.
Combine and Serve
- 7
Mix Mint with Lemonade
Pour the cooled mint infusion into the pitcher of lemonade base. Stir well to combine the flavors.
- 8
Chill or Serve Over Ice
You can either chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or serve immediately over ice.
- 9