Mint lemonade has been a treat in my family since my brother and I discovered it a few years ago. Mint is easy to grow and was always in abundance and after a hot, sweaty afternoon working in the garden, nothing sounded better. We would grab some mint and mix it up with some powdered lemonade and sip our treat. Since then, the recipe has improved and now features fresh lemon juice and better techniques.
The secret to the best mint lemonade is simply planning ahead. In order to bring out the fresh mint taste, the lemonade needs to chill overnight while the mint leaves release their delicious flavor. Torture, I know, when all you want is a cold drink. Other than the amount of time needed for chilling, the recipe is simple. Simply steep the mint in the water for a few minutes, juice the lemons, add sugar and water, chill overnight and you have the best drink of the summer. People have different taste preferences when it comes to lemonade, so feel free to adjust the mint, lemon juice, water or sugar to suit your fancy.
- 4 cups water
- ⅔ cup mint leaves, just lightly packed
- 1 and ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 and ½ cup lemon juice, about 7-8 lemons
- 5 cups water
- Bring the 4 cups of water to a boil on the stove, reduce heat. Add the mint leaves and let them simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in sugar.
- Let cool to room temperature. Add lemon juice and 5 cups of waters. Refrigerate overnight.
- The next morning, strain the mixture through a cheese cloth to remove the mint leaves.
- Serve with ice, a pretty straw and a garnish of lemon or mint if desired.
- This recipe is based on my tastebud's preferences. Feel free to adjust the mint, lemon juice, water or sugar to suit your tastes.
Such a great drink for summer, love this Mallory!!
Thanks, Matt!
That looks so delicious! The mint is a great touch. Thanks for the idea!
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I am big on lemonade, I drink it all the time in the summer. This one looks especially refreshing!
I have two huge mint plants! Thanks for recipe ideas
Mallory, I’m all about making this ahead of time to get that amazing flavor! Love this simple and refreshing recipe!
Thanks, Gloria. The extra time it takes is so worth it!
What a great but simple idea. I always have extra mint in the garden as it tends to be invasive but I love it and now I have yet another use for it. I’m sure lots of people like me are liking, “Why didn’t I think of that?” Thanks
Thanks, Patti. It has become one of our new favorites!
This looks fabulous! I love mint and this sounds like a great way to flavor lemonade. Can’t wait to give it a try. Thanks for sharing.
Oh my. This looks wonderful, and so refreshing. I have a ton of mint in my fridge that might have just found a perfect use. Thanks for sharing!!!
It’s perfect touch for a hot day, Lina. Hope you enjoy!
I’ve never tried mint lemonade before! It sounds so yummy and refreshing for those hot Summer days!! Thank you so much for sharing this in our #PinUP Pin Party
Hope to see you again next week!
I would love too!