5.0 from 21 votes
Mint Water
This easy Mint Water Recipe is just what you need to beat the heat. It is light and refreshing while being super easy to prepare.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 2 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mint leaves loosely packed, divided
- 1 cup boiling water
- 7 cups cold water
Instructions
- Wash the mint leaves and remove any brown or damaged leaves.
- Boil 1 cup of water. Add the 1/4 cup mint leaves to the boiling water. Let the mixture sit for at least 15 minutes. Then add ice to the mixture to cool it down.
- Strain the mint leaves from the boiling water mixture or pour the water into a large pitcher.
- Add the remaining mint leaves to a large pitcher. Then add in the cold water. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. You can use us a wooden spoon to slightly mash the mint leaves against the sides of the pitcher to release the juices from the them.
- This mint water is best served the same day but you can also refrigerate the water for up to 3 days.
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Notes
- You can also add lemons, limes or sparkling water to change up the flavor of this easy mint water.
Nutrition Information
Calories
2kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
16mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Vitamin A
119IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 119IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.