Description
Refreshing mint lemonade brings a cool Mediterranean breeze to summer sipping. Citrusy notes and herbal freshness create an irresistible drink for relaxing afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 46 lemons (fresh, juiced)
- 4 cups filtered cold water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves (muddled)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse fresh lemons and mint leaves, ensuring they are completely dry with a soft towel.
- Extract vibrant citrus juice from lemons, aiming for a full cup of bright, tangy liquid.
- Gently crush mint leaves with granulated sugar in a spacious pitcher, allowing aromatic oils to infuse and release intense herbal fragrance.
- Pour cold water into the pitcher, blending with muddled mint and sugar mixture, stirring continuously until sugar crystals dissolve completely and create a harmonious liquid.
- Fill serving glasses with crisp ice cubes, carefully pour the refreshing mint-infused lemonade over ice.
- Artfully garnish each glass with delicate, fresh mint sprigs to enhance visual appeal and provide an additional burst of herbal essence.
Notes
- Muddle mint leaves gently to avoid bitter flavors, extracting maximum essential oils and aromatic essence.
- Select fresh, ripe lemons for optimal sweetness and tanginess, ensuring a balanced and vibrant flavor profile.
- Create a sugar syrup alternative by heating sugar and water for smoother integration and consistent sweetness.
- Experiment with herbal variations like basil or rosemary for unique flavor twists that complement the classic mint-lemon combination.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 15 kcal
- Sugar: 3.9 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg