Mint Lemonade Recipe
Refreshing lemonade infused with fresh mint.
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Ingredients
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Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Mint Infusion
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with the fresh mint leaves and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let it steep for about 10 minutes. Strain the mixture to remove the mint leaves, and set aside the mint-infused water.
- 2
Juice the Lemons
While the mint is steeping, juice the lemons to obtain about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Make sure to strain out the seeds.
- 3
Mix the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the mint-infused water, lemon juice, granulated sugar, and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 4
Serve
Add ice cubes to the pitcher or individual glasses. Pour the mint lemonade over the ice and garnish with additional mint leaves if desired. Enjoy!