Mint Lemonade

Ingredients

• 1 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed, about 6–7 lemons)
• 1.25 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
• 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves (packed)
• 6 cup cold water (divided)
• ice (for serving)
• lemon slices (for garnish)
• extra mint (for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, granulated sugar, packed mint leaves, and 2 cups of the cold water to a blender.

2. 2

   Blend until the mint is finely chopped and the mixture is smooth.

3. 3

   Pour the blended mixture into a large pitcher.

4. 4

   Stir in the remaining 4 cups of cold water.

5. 5

   Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness if needed by adding more sugar and stirring until dissolved.

6. 6

   Serve the lemonade over ice and garnish with lemon slices or extra mint leaves if desired.

Notes

You can adjust the sugar to your preference. For a smoother texture, you can strain the lemonade through a fine-mesh sieve after blending, though the finely chopped mint is part of the signature look and flavor.

Nutrition per serving

• beverage
• drink
• lemonade
• mint
• summer
• refreshing
• easy
• vegetarian