Fresh Mint Lemonade Recipe
Refreshing drink made with mint and lemon.
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Ingredients
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Drink Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Lemon Juice
Juice the fresh lemons to yield about 1 cup of lemon juice. Strain to remove any seeds and pulp if desired.
- 2
Make the Mint Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and the granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Add the fresh mint leaves and bring to a gentle simmer. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, mint syrup (strained to remove leaves), and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Serve
Add ice cubes to glasses and pour the fresh mint lemonade over the ice. Garnish with additional mint leaves or lemon slices if desired.
