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Mint lemonade with fresh lemon and ice
Refreshing and fragrant mint lemonade recipe

Fresh Mint Lemonade

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
Nothing beats ice-cold homemade lemonade on a scorching summer day. The secret lies not in complexity, but in ratios and technique: extracting the fragrant oils from the lemon zest without bitterness, and ensuring the sugar dissolves perfectly. This drink is the perfect marriage of citrusy acidity and minty cooling.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 120 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large Pitcher
  • Wooden Spoon or Muddler
  • Citrus Juicer

Instructions

1 ✓

Dissolve the sugar in the hot water until you have a completely clear syrup. Let it cool.

Tip: Starting with a 'syrup' ensures no crunchy sugar crystals remain in your drink.
2 ✓

Roll the lemons firmly on the counter with your palm, then juice them.

Tip: Rolling breaks the internal fibers, allowing you to extract much more juice.
3 ✓

Pluck the mint leaves from the stems. Place them in the bottom of the pitcher and *gently* press with the end of a wooden spoon.

Tip: Just 'wake up' the leaves to release oils. If you mash them to a pulp, the chlorophyll will make the drink taste grassy and bitter.
4 ✓

Pour the lemon juice and sugar syrup over the mint. Stir to combine.

Tip: This is your base concentrate, which you will then dilute.
5 ✓

Top up with cold water or club soda. Fill glasses with ice just before serving.

Tip: Add ice last so it doesn't melt immediately from the warm syrup.

Recipe FAQ

Why is there sugar at the bottom?
Granulated sugar doesn't dissolve well in cold water. That's why we start with a simple syrup or hot water base.
Why is it bitter?
You likely bruised the mint too hard or included the white pith of the lemon.

Ingredients

  • 4 pcs Lemons
  • 1 large bunch Fresh Mint
  • 1/2 cup Sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 cup Hot Water (for dissolving sugar)
  • 5-6 cups Cold Water (or Club Soda)
  • 20 pcs Ice Cubes