There’s something about lemonade that, to me, is irresistible. Maybe it’s the pale yellow color, or the sweetened pucker of juicy lemons? Whatever it is, lemonade is my go-to summer drink. A happy, frosty glass of it could immediately lift my mood.
The addition of mint leaves is almost a no-brainer. Added to the cold and invigorating lemonade, mint leaves add a cool, refreshing hint of flavor that serves to sophisticate any pitcher of lemonade instantly.
- 2 cups sugar
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup mint leaves
- To make simple syrup: Place 2 cups sugar and 2 cups water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.Stir until sugar is dissolved and let cool.
- Place lemon juice in a large pitcher, add remaining 4 cups water and 1 cup of the simple syrup or more to taste. Stir in mint leaves and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Serve over ice.
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4 responses to “Mint Lemonade”
mmm, sounds good :)!
what does boiling the sugar do?
whenever i make lemonade i just mix the [same as above more or less] ingredients into a pitcher. i don’t boil it or anything. does it make a difference?
Looks really refreshing!
this recipe is great! easy, quik, and DELICIOUS!!!!!!