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Jump to Recipe Watch Video PrintThis Lemonade with Mint is a bright & refreshing drink – made with fresh squeezed lemon juice and mint! Pour yourself a tall glass on a hot summer day, this is one delicious way to hydrate.
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.
It was an absolute scorcher this weekend, so I had to make this delicious lemonade with mint to cool us down! We have tons of mint growing all along the stream in our backyard. I muddled some mint in my mortar and pestle, and added whole leaves as a garnish. Mint is so versatile – I use it in recipes all the time. 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.
This Lemonade with Mint Recipe Is:
- Bright
- Fresh
- Fruity
- Satisfying
- A Great No-Cook Breakfast or Snack
- High in Protein & Fiber
- Vegan, Dairy Free, & Made without Milk or Yogurt
Recipes With Lemons for a No-Waste Drink
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 the lemons out, use the juice and make this fantastic & refreshing drink.
What’s In this Easy Mint Lemonade Recipe?
See the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!
- Lemons – Freshly squeezed for extra flavor! I’d recommend against using bottled lemon juice for this, and there is no substitute for really good lemon flavor.
- Granulated Sugar: I like organic sugar for my recipes, it’s perfect in this lemonade. If you are going to use a natural sweetener, I’d recommend agave or maple syrup for added sweetness.
- Mint – In the summer I use mint that grows in our backyard. In the winter, we always grow our own in the Aerogarden!
- Water – use any kind you’d drink: filtered, bottled, or reverse osmosis.
How to 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!
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 Do I Make Homemade Lemonade with Muddled Mint Leaves?
- In a medium bowl (or quart sized mason jar), add 1 cup of hot water and the sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the lemon juice to the sugar and water, and mix again. Add 2 1/2 cups of cold water (you should have about 4 cups of liquid total).
- In a mortar and pestle, muddle 1/4 cup of mint leaves until they are crushed to a pulp. Scoop the mint pulp out of the mortar and stir it into the lemonade.
- Pour lemonade over ice, and garnish with a fresh sprig of mint. Enjoy!
More Refreshing Summer Drink Recipes You May Enjoy
- Bahama Mama Tropical Smoothie Recipe
- Fresh Grapefruit Paloma Recipe with Easy Infused Simple Syrup
- 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
- 1/4 cup mint
Instructions
- In a medium bowl (or quart sized mason jar), add 1 cup of hot water and the sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the lemon juice to the sugar and water, and mix again. Add 2 1/2 cups of cold water (you should have about 4 cups of liquid total).
- In a mortar and pestle, muddle 1/4 cup of mint leaves until they are crushed to a pulp. Scoop the mint pulp out of the mortar and stir it into the lemonade.
- Pour lemonade over ice, and garnish with a fresh sprig of mint. Enjoy!
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A refreshing cool summer drink