Maybe because it’s summer. Maybe because it’s finally sunny in San Diego. Maybe because I’m really looking forward to our trip to Austin in October. Maybe because I love lemons…and mint.
For whatever reason, I really wanted some homemade lemonade.
Some homemade mint lemonade!
For me, homemade lemonade makes me think of front porches and hot days, of sweet children and parades and of, well, summer.
The addition of mint makes this lemonade one refreshing, cool and sweet drink.
I toyed with the idea of making this drink into a cocktail by adding some Vodka or Tequila, but it was just too good the way it was. Fresh. Clean. Pure.
Happy Summer!
Homemade Mint Lemonade
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Homemade Mint Lemonade: a refreshing twist on a summer classic.
Categories: Drink
Difficulty: Easy
Keyword: mint lemonade, mint lemonade recipe, minted lemonade recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 279 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 cups water
- 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice about 6-8 lemons
- 1/2 cup fresh whole mint leaves
Instructions
- Make a simple syrup by combining 2 cups sugar and 2 cups water in a saucepan and bringing to a boil. Stir until sugar is dissolved and then let cool.
- Pour lemon juice and remaining 4 cups water in a large pitcher. Add 1 cup of the simple syrup and taste. Gradually add more simple syrup to reach desired sweetness. Stir in mint leaves and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve over ice.
- If you don't finish the lemonade the first day, I recommend discarding the mint leaves because they will lose their minty freshness and turn brown.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Mint Lemonade
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 Calories from Fat 3
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.3g 0%
Sodium 13.2mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 72.9g 24%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3%
Sugars 68.6g
Protein 0.5g 1%
Vitamin A 2%
Vitamin C 54%
Calcium 3%
Iron 6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Tochukwu M Patrick says
March 1, 2019 at 5:05 amThis is wonderful. Lovely job. Exactly what I needed!!
Dustin says
May 13, 2017 at 9:51 pmFresh lemonade sounds great.
Annmarie Finkenbiner says
February 7, 2012 at 8:41 pmconstantly i used to read smaller articles which also clear their motive, and that is also happening with this piece of writing which I am reading at this time.
Mama Kelly aka Jia says
January 17, 2011 at 6:57 pmI love making homemade lemonade in the summer. Ive never thought of adding mint to it, but you can bet that this year will find me doing just that.
lacey - a sweet pea chef says
January 17, 2011 at 9:17 pmHi Jia! It’s really a good combination of flavors. I hope you enjoy it next summer!
Chocolate Shavings says
July 28, 2010 at 7:50 amNice and refreshing recipe for summer!
Sweet Pea Chef says
July 28, 2010 at 8:02 amA agree! :). Definitely a great summer treat. Thanks for commenting!