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.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Additional Time30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings (about a half gallon)
Calories: 160kcal
- 1½ cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup mint leaves loosely packed
- 1½ cups lemon juice, fresh squeezed about 8 lemons worth
- 7 cups ice cold water
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.
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.
Pour over a glass of ice. Garnish with mint and a lemon slice.
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 248IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg