Mint Lemonade Magic: The Best Refreshing Drink for Any Day
A refreshing drink perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cups water
- ice cubes
- lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine mint leaves and sugar with 1 cup of water. Bring to a simmer.
- Remove from heat and let it steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain the mint syrup into a pitcher, discarding the mint leaves.
- Add lemon juice and the remaining water, stirring well.
- Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices.
Notes
- For an extra touch, add a splash of sparkling water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mint Lemonade, Refreshing Drink, Summer Drink