Mint Lemonade Recipe
Refreshing lemonade with fresh mint
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a hard surface to soften them. Cut the lemons in half and use a juicer to extract the juice. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Preparing the Mint
Rinse the fresh mint leaves under cool water to remove any dirt. Pat dry with a paper towel.
Making the Lemonade
- 3
Mixing Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, granulated sugar, and 4 cups of water. Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- 4
Adding Mint
Add the fresh mint leaves to the pitcher. Use a wooden spoon to gently muddle the mint leaves into the lemonade mixture to release their flavor.
- 5
Chilling
Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
