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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Mint
In a medium bowl, place the fresh mint leaves. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently crush the mint leaves to release their essential oils.
- 2
Juice the Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and juice them using a citrus juicer. You should extract about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Remove any seeds.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the crushed mint leaves, fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, and 2 cups of water. Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- 4
Add Water and Ice
Pour in the remaining 2 cups of water and add ice cubes to the pitcher. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Pour the mint lemonade into glasses filled with ice. Garnish each glass with a sprig of mint. Enjoy your refreshing mint lemonade!