Mint Lemonade
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Mint Lemonade
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This quick and easy mint lemonade uses fresh mint from the garden to make a refreshing summer drink. Add a little bourbon or gin to make a cocktail!
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Ingredients
Mint Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup fresh mint, loosely packed + rinsed
Lemonade:
- 6-8 lemons (approx. 1 cup fresh lemon juice), plus 1 more for garnish (sliced and deseeded)
- 4 cups water
- optional: handful fresh mint leaves
Optional Hard Lemonade Add-Ins:
- 9-12 oz bourbon, gin, or vodka, depending on desired alcohol content (optionally, add 1-½ to 2 oz alcohol per 8 oz of lemonade)
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Instructions
- Make simple syrup by adding sugar, mint and 1 cup water to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, and then remove from heat. Set syrup aside and allow it to cool.
- Meanwhile, juice lemons until you have about 1 cup of juice. Pour juice into pitcher, and add 4 cups of cold water.
- Strain the mint out of the syrup. Add half the cooled syrup, and taste the lemonade. Add the remaining syrup if desired.Tip: Store any leftover syrup in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a month.
- Serve in a pitcher, or in glasses filled with ice. Garnish glasses with fresh mint.If serving hard, add liquor to pitcher, or add to individual glasses as serving.
Notes
- Makes about six 8-oz servings
- To use dried mint: Make sure the dried mint is still fragrant. Use about ⅓ cup dried mint instead of 1 cup fresh mint.
- Recipe variation: Swap the water for sparkling water. Serve immediately.
- Nutrition information does not include optional alcohol.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
137kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Potassium
41mg
(1%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin C
15.8mg
(18%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin C | 15.8mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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