Description
Refreshing and vibrant Mint Lemonade made with freshly squeezed lemons, sweetened with homemade mint-infused simple syrup, perfect for a cooling summer beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Mint-Infused Simple Syrup
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves (plus more for garnish)
For the Lemonade
- 1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Make the simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves completely, forming a clear syrup.
- Steep the mint: Remove the saucepan from heat and add the fresh mint leaves to the syrup. Let the mixture steep for 10–15 minutes to infuse the mint flavor.
- Strain the syrup: After steeping, strain the syrup to remove the mint leaves and discard them, leaving a smooth mint-infused simple syrup.
- Combine ingredients: In a large pitcher, mix the fresh lemon juice, the remaining 3 cups of cold water, and the mint-infused simple syrup. Stir well to combine all flavors.
- Add ice and garnish: Add ice cubes and lemon slices to the pitcher, then garnish with extra fresh mint leaves for added aroma and visual appeal.
- Serve chilled: Pour the mint lemonade into glasses and serve immediately chilled for the best refreshing taste.
Notes
- For a sparkling version, replace 1–2 cups of water with club soda just before serving to add fizz.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less of the mint-infused syrup according to your taste preference.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best bright and tangy flavor.
- Mint leaves can be gently bruised before steeping to release more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
