Mint Lemonade

Fresh mint and lemon combine for a sweet homemade lemonade. Mint Lemonade is a refreshing, ever-so-tasty summer drink that my whole family loves.

Mint Lemonade

Mint Lemonade is a refreshing balance of tangy and sweet deliciousness. It’s perfect for summer porch sitting. It’s a simple twist on the classic summer drink made with real lemons and fresh mint.

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. Growing up we would grab some mint and mix it up with some powdered lemonade and sip our treat.

The recipe has improved and now I take a few minutes to squeeze fresh lemon juice and have improved my drink-making technique a bit.

The secret to the best mint lemonade is simply planning ahead. In order to bring out the fresh mint taste, you’ll make a simple syrup that allows the leaves to steep quickly. This infuses the syrup with loads of fresh mint flavor.

I typically just pour the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer, but you can also use a pair of tongs or a fork to lift the wilted mint pieces from the syrup.

My sister LOVES fresh mint, so she likes to toss the whole drink (mint pieces and all) through the blender for a whole new level of minty greatness.

Mint Lemonade Recipe

1. Bring sugar and 1 cup of water to a boil. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and add mint leaves. Cool to room temperature.
2. In a large pitcher, stir together ice cold water and lemon juice. Remove the large mint pieces from the sugar water and to the pitcher of water and lemon juice.
3. Pour over a glass of ice. Garnish with mint and a lemon slice.

Summer Drink Recipes

Summertime calls for refreshing icy drinks more than any other season. Five minutes, four ingredients, and a blender are all you need to make this refreshing Honey Peach Lemonade. 

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{originally published 5/24/2014 – recipe notes and photos updated 7/19/2022}