Mint Lemonade

Cool down with a glass of naturally sweetened Mint Lemonade this summer. This tart and refreshing twist on a classic calls for very few ingredients, but doesn't call for granulated sugar or a simple syrup. Including lemon juice, water and muddled mint leaves, this lemonade is incredibly refreshing to sip any warm day.

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings drink

Calories 78kcal

Ingredients

7 mint leaves
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons agave nectar
1 ¼ cups cold water

Instructions

Muddle the mint leaves using a muddler in a tall drinking glass.
Juice the lemon with a citrus reamer or a citrus juicer. Strain the pulp and seeds out of it, if necessary.
Pour the juice on top of the muddled mint.
Pour in the agave nectar and stir with a cocktail spoon until just combined.
Pour in the water when the ingredients are mixed.
Stir the drink until combined.
Add ice, garnish with additional mint leaves and a lemon wheel, then enjoy immediately.

Notes

The longer you let this drink steep, the more minty it will become!

Make it a pitcher drink! Quadruple (or more!) the ingredients used in this recipe, and mix in a pitcher. Let it steep in the fridge and chill before serving over ice to guests with the same garnishes of fresh mint leaves and lemon wheels.

I suggest using the following measurements for a pitcher drink:

28 mint leaves

¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons agave nectar
5 cups cold water

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