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Mint Lemonade

Mint Lemonade

A refreshingly bright and cooling mint lemonade made with a simple mint-infused syrup, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and cold water. This classic homemade recipe is perfectly balanced — tart, sweet, and herby — and comes together in minutes. Great for backyard gatherings, hot afternoons, or anytime you need something cool and reviving.

6 servings · Prep 10 min · Cook 5 min · Total 25 min

Beverage

Ingredients

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Mint Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 bunch fresh mint about 20–25 leaves, plus extra sprigs for garnish

Main

  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice from about 5–7 lemons
  • 4 cup cold water
  • 1 cup ice plus more for serving

Garnish

  • 1 whole lemon thinly sliced, for garnish
  • 4 piece fresh mint sprigs for garnish

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pot
  • Pitcher (Large)
  • Glasse
  • Pitcher
  • Refrigerator
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Measuring Cups
  • Quart Jar
  • Fridge
  • Saucepan (1 Quart)
  • Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)
  • Citrus Juicer
  • Colander
  • Sieve

Instructions

  1. Combine the @[Granulated Sugar] and ~[1 cup] of @[Water] in a #[Saucepan] over ^[medium heat]. Stir until the @[Granulated Sugar] fully dissolves, ~[about 2–3 minutes]. Do not let it boil vigorously.
  2. Remove the #[Saucepan] from heat. Add the fresh @[Mint] leaves and gently press them down into the syrup with a #[Wooden Spoon]. Let steep for ~[10 minutes] — the longer you steep, the more intense the @[Mint] flavor.
  3. Strain the syrup through a #[Sieve] into a #[Mixing Bowl] or jar, pressing the @[Mint] leaves to extract all the flavor. Discard the spent @[Mint]. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, or speed it up by placing it in the fridge.
  4. Juice your @[Lemon] until you have ~[1 cup] of fresh @[Lemon Juice]. Strain out any seeds or pulp using a #[Citrus Juicer] or #[Colander].
  5. In a #[Pitcher (Large)], combine the fresh @[Lemon Juice], ~[4 cups] of @[Cold Water], and ~[¾ cup] of the @[Mint] simple syrup. Stir well to combine.
  6. Taste the lemonade and adjust to your liking. Add more syrup for sweetness, more @[Lemon Juice] for tartness, or more @[Water] to dilute. The remaining syrup can be stored separately and added to individual glasses.
  7. Add @[Ice] to the #[Pitcher (Large)] and stir once more. Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish each with a @[Lemon] slice and a fresh @[Mint] sprig. Serve immediately.