Lemon Fresh Mint Drink (Printer-friendly)

A zesty lemon and mint drink delivering fresh, cooling flavors perfect for warm weather refreshment.

# What You Need:

→ Citrus

01 - Juice of 4 large lemons (approximately 1 cup)

→ Sweetener

02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar, adjust to taste

→ Water

03 - 4 cups cold water

→ Garnish

04 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
05 - Lemon slices for serving
06 - Ice cubes as needed

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large pitcher, stir together lemon juice and granulated sugar until the sugar dissolves completely.
02 - Pour in the cold water and stir thoroughly to blend.
03 - Gently bruise the mint leaves to release their aroma and add them to the pitcher.
04 - Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over them.
05 - Decorate each glass with a lemon slice and a few mint leaves before serving immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This lemonade feels like a cool secret you want to whisper to your closest friend after the first refreshing sip
  • The blend of fresh mint and lemon juice is a simple twist that suddenly makes hydration exciting and delicious
02 -
  • Always use fresh lemons and bruise mint leaves just before serving to keep the flavors vibrant
  • Discovering that half sparkling water transforms this into a lively party drink was a game changer
03 -
  • Use room temperature lemon juice for easier sugar dissolution and smoother texture
  • The secret is bruising mint just enough to release oils but not so much that it turns bitter

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