Homemade Lemonade with Mint Recipe
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Jump to Recipe Watch VideoThis Lemonade with Mint recipe is a bright & refreshing drink – made with fresh squeezed lemon juice and mint in just 5 minutes! Pour a tall glass on a hot summer day, this is one delicious way to stay hydrated.
This mint lemonade is made with just 4 ingredients: water, sugar, lemons, and mint. You can substitute a natural sweetener for the sugar if you prefer, either way you’ll absolutely love this summer drink.
Want more refreshing recipes? Try our peach pineapple smoothie, coconut water lemonade, or a tropical guava smoothie!
It was an absolute scorcher this weekend, so I had to make this delicious lemonade with mint to cool us down! I muddled some fresh mint in my mortar and pestle, and added whole leaves as a garnish. Mint is so versatile in both sweet and savory recipes – I always put some in my quinoa tabouli salad, and love showcasing it in my mint chimichurri too!
The cool mint flavor is so perfect with the sweetness of the lemonade. I made this recipe with a lot less sugar than normal, so it’s not *too* sweet, it’s just right.
Why This Recipe Works
- It’s bright, fresh, and delicious – perfect for a summer’s day!
- Made with just 4 simple ingredients, cooks of any skill level can make this recipe.
- It’s refreshing and satisfying.
- Ready in 5 minutes, this lemonade is a great entertaining recipe, for when guests drop by!
Using Up Lemons
If you have a few extra lemons you need to use up before they go bad – there is nothing better than making lemonade with them! This mint lemonade uses 2-3 lemons, freshly squeezed and combined with water and sugar.
I always stock up on a big bag of lemons in the summer. I juice the lemons, compost the peels (or blend them into my lemon smoothie recipe!), and have a delicious pitcher of lemonade in no time. Instead of throwing overripe lemons out, use the juice and make this fantastic & refreshing drink.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Lemons – Freshly squeezed for extra flavor! I’d recommend against using bottled lemon juice for this, and there is no substitute for really good fresh lemon flavor.
- Granulated Sugar: I like organic white sugar for my recipes, it’s perfect in this lemonade. See below for other sweetener options to use instead.
- Mint – In the summer I use mint that grows in our backyard – frest mint is preferrable over dried.
- Water – use any kind you’d drink: filtered, bottled, or reverse osmosis.
Variations and Substitutions
- Instead of white sugar, you can use other natural substitutions. Try brown sugar, maple syrup, agave nectar, or even honey.
- If you want a sugar-free sweetener, there are plenty of great alternatives to try like monk fruit or stevia.
Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!
Grow Mint All Year Long
While we have tons of wild peppermint growing in our backyard in the summer, we like to grow fresh mint indoors in the fall and winter too!
We got this great countertop Aerogarden which is fantastic for growing herbs in the winter. We actually got it when we lived in a smaller apartment, but even now that we own an acreage we still use it year-round!Â
I love growing herbs on my countertop like fresh basil, dill, mint, sage, thyme, parsley, and lemon balm – perfect for this cucumber salad. It uses LED lights and water, so no messy soil needed – you can have fresh herbs at your fingertips any time.
I love picking a few springs of parsley to chop on pastas, adding basil leaves to soups, and tossing some dill in with my pasta salads. It also makes a great gift for anyone who would like fresh herbs… no big kitchen or green thumb required!
How To Make Lemonade with Mint
Step 1: In a mason jar, start by juicing the fresh lemons.
Step 2: Add in the sugar, and stir well until the sugar has completely dissolved. Pour in the water.
Step 3: Crush your mint leaves. You can use a mortar and pestle, or crush/chop them by hand to release the mint flavor.
Step 4: Stir the crushed or muddled mint leaves into the lemonade mixture.
Step 5: Pour the lemonade over ice. Or store in an airtight container (I like to use a mason jar with lid) and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
Step 6: Serve and garnish with extra fresh mint, enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
Using a mortar and pestle to crush the mint releases great flavor in each of the mint leaves as they are muddled. Take a spoon, and scrape out the muddled mint to stir it into the lemonade, leaving your drink speckled with beautiful green bits of fresh mint.
Yes! This easy mint lemonade can be made up to 1 day before serving. Prepare the lemonade, and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a day. If you leave the lemonade any longer than a day, the mint leaves could begin to brown.
There are many great sugar-free sweeteners you can use instead of white granulated sugar in your lemonade. Try plant-based sweeteners like monkfruit or stevia, or any you prefer.
More Refreshing Summer Drink Ideas
- Bahama Mama Tropical Smoothie Recipe
- Lemon Smoothie Recipe
- Green Smoothie with Apple Cider Vinegar Recipe
- Lemon and Chia Water Recipe
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Lemonade with Mint
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups water
- 3 lemons juiced
- 1/3 cup sugar or more to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
Instructions
- In a mason jar, start by juicing the fresh lemons.
- Add in the sugar, and stir well until the sugar has completely dissolved. Pour in the water.
- Crush your mint leaves. You can use a mortar and pestle, or crush/chop them by hand to release the mint flavor.
- Stir the crushed or muddled mint leaves into the lemonade mixture.
- Pour the lemonade over ice. Or store in an airtight container (I like to use a mason jar with lid) and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
- Serve and garnish with extra fresh mint, enjoy!
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Notes
Variations and Substitutions
- Instead of white sugar, you can use other natural substitutions. Try brown sugar, maple syrup, agave nectar, or even honey.
- If you want a sugar-free sweetener, there are plenty of great alternatives to try like monk fruit or stevia.
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A refreshing cool summer drink