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Minty Lemonade

The most fresh and delightful way to have homemade lemonade - minty!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients
  

Mint Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup packed mint leaves
Mint Lemonade
  • 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 cups mint simple syrup see ingredient list above
  • 5 cups cold water
  • Mint sprigs for garnish optional

Equipment

  • Electric juicer optional

Method
 

Make a batch of the mint simple syrup
  1. In a saucepan, add sugar and water, and stir.
  2. Turn the heat to medium, and stir every minute or so until the sugar is dissolved. It takes about 5-7 minutes. Don't allow the mixture to boil.
  3. Once the sugar is dissolved, immediately turn off the heat, and add the mint leaves.
  4. Steep the leaves for 15 minutes, then strain or remove the mint.
Make homemade lemonade
  1. In a jug, add the 2 cups of mint simple syrup.
  2. Add fresh lemon juice.
  3. Add cold water.
  4. Pour over ice, garnish with mint sprigs, and enjoy!

Video

*Please consult your health professional for health and nutritional advice.

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