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Mint Lemonade

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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 137 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

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)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Meanwhile, juice lemons until you have about 1 cup of juice. Pour juice into pitcher, and add 4 cups of cold water. 
  3. 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.  
  4. 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

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

% 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.