Mint Lemonade Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 drinks
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Calories
143 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
North American
Mint Lemonade Recipe
Description
The Mint Lemonade Recipe starts by boiling honey, fresh mint leaves, and a portion of water to create a concentrated mint syrup. Simmering extracts the oils and flavor from the mint, which is then strained out. Mixing the syrup with additional water and lemon juice produces a balanced lemonade with natural sweetness and fresh herbal accents. Garnishing with lemon slices and mint leaves adds visual appeal and subtle aroma.
This beverage is served chilled over ice, making it suitable for warm days or as a refreshing complement to meals. Its preparation involves simple ingredients and a short cooking process that yields a bright, flavorful drink.
Ingredients
- ½ cup honey
- 40 large mint leave
- 5 cups water divided
- ½ cup lemon juice
- lemon to garnish, slices
- mint to garnish, slices
Instructions
- Add the honey, mint leaves, and 1 cup of water to a small pot over high heat. Bring the pot to a boil then lower the temperature to medium heat and continue to simmer rapidly, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for at least 10 minutes.
- Strain the mint through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the mint leaves to remove as much liquid as possible.
- Pour the mint syrup, 4 cups of water, and lemon juice into an ice-filled pitcher. Serve the mint lemonade garnished with lemon slices and mint.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4drinks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 drink | |
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 427IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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