Mint Lemonade Recipe
Refreshing mint lemonade.
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Ingredients
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Mint Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Mint Lemonade Directions
- 1
Prepare the Mint Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 2
Add Mint Leaves
Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the saucepan from heat and add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves. Stir well and let it steep for about 15 minutes.
- 3
Juice the Lemons
While the mint syrup is steeping, juice 4 fresh lemons. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice. Strain the juice to remove any seeds or pulp.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
After the mint syrup has steeped, strain it through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, discarding the mint leaves. Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and 3 cups of cold water to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
- 5
Adjust Sweetness
Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired, stirring until fully dissolved.
- 6
Serve
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the mint lemonade over the ice. Garnish each glass with a mint sprig. Enjoy your refreshing mint lemonade!
