Mint Lemonade Recipe
Freshly squeezed lemonade infused with mint leaves.
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Ingredients
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Lemonade Base
Mint Infusion
Garnish
Method
Prepare Lemonade Base
- 1
Juice the Lemons
Cut the fresh lemons in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or reamer. Strain the juice to remove seeds and pulp, collecting it in a measuring cup.
- 2
Mix Sugar and Water
In a pitcher, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 4 cups of cold water. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Combine Lemon Juice
Pour the freshly squeezed lemon juice into the pitcher with the sugar-water mixture and stir to combine thoroughly.
Infuse with Mint
- 4
Prepare Mint Leaves
Wash the fresh mint leaves thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- 5
Infuse Mint
Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves to the lemonade mixture. Stir gently to release the mint's flavor and aroma.
- 6
Chill
Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to allow the mint to infuse its flavor into the lemonade.
Serve
- 7
Prepare Glasses
Fill glasses with ice cubes to chill the lemonade.
- 8
Pour Lemonade
Pour the chilled mint lemonade into each glass over the ice.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon and a few additional mint leaves for a refreshing touch. Serve immediately.