The mint lemonade is a fresh and refreshing drink, often featured in cartoons and movies and often served at kiosks to both adults and children. It is simply a variant of the homemade refreshing drink recipe, ideal for enjoying on hot summer days.
Very easy to prepare, the lemon and mint juice has a very pleasant taste and is a burst of vitamin C. It’s a great way to recharge your energy on hot summer days, or to accompany desserts.
Made with squeezed organic lemons and decorated with lemon slices in each glass, to make this simple drink more special and scenic. Curious to find out how to prepare it? Then read the recipe, because the mint lemonade will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Low Cost
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer
- Energy 37.17 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 9.37 (g) of which sugars 9.37 (g)
- Proteins 0.20 (g)
- Fat 0.01 (g) of which saturated 0.00 (g)of which unsaturated 0.00 (g)
- Fibers 0.51 (g)
- Sodium 4.13 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 131 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 30 leaves mint
- 2 cups water
- cubes ice (as needed)
- 4 slices lemon
- mint (for garnish)
Tools
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Small Pot
- Pitcher
- Citrus Juicer
Steps
For this recipe, I used untreated organic lemons. Squeeze one lemon and pour it into a small pot. Then add the sugar and put it on the heat. Bring to a boil, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved. Then set aside and let it cool.
In the meantime, wash the mint leaves thoroughly and dry them with a towel or paper towels. Squeeze the other lemon and pour it into a pitcher. You can also strain it if you want. Then add the syrup, water, and mint leaves and stir. Then place in the fridge to rest for at least half an hour.
After the resting time, which is essential for the mint to release its aroma, place two half lemon slices in a glass. Then add some ice cubes and pour the drink. Decorate with a sprig of mint and serve.
Storage and Tips for Mint Lemonade
Lemon and mint drink can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for 1 day.
FAQ Questions and Answers for Mint Lemonade
Can I substitute lemon with other citrus fruits?
Yes, you can use oranges or grapefruit.
