Mint Lemonade Recipe
Make Mint Lemonade Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Mint
Rinse the fresh mint leaves under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 2
Juice the Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and squeeze out the juice using a citrus juicer or by hand. You should have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Remove any seeds that may have fallen into the juice.
- 3
Make the Sugar Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, cooled sugar syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well to mix all the ingredients together.
- 5
Add Mint and Serve
Add the fresh mint leaves to the pitcher and stir gently. Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the mint lemonade over the ice, and garnish with lemon slices. Serve immediately.
