What is more refreshing than lemonade on a hot day? Homemade Mint Lemonade!
Lemonade is a ridiculously refreshing treat when the temperatures start rising fast. That delicious combo of tart and sweet can help combat even the hottest and stickiest of days. But don’t go reaching for a plastic canister of ready-made lemonade when it is so easy to make your own. Once you give homemade lemonade a try, you will never slide back into that fake abyss where the lemon is artificial and the coloring is questionable.
We like to add mint for a refreshing and cooling aspect that makes the best lemonade you have ever tried. This Homemade Mint Lemonade is simple enough for just enjoying yourself in a mason jar but “fancy” enough to impress your Sunday company in crystal goblets.
Homemade Mint Lemonade Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3-4 mint sprigs
- 8-10 lemons (or equal to 1 cup juice)
- additional water
- ice
Additional materials:
- juicer
- pitcher
- spoon
Directions:
1. Tap the back of a spoon on the mint to release the oils.
2. Place 1 cup water, sugar, and mint sprigs (use just two for a subtle flavor) in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until sugar is completely dissolved.
3. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
4. Microwave lemons for 2o seconds. Remove and roll between hands or on a hard surface, then slice in half.
5. Squeeze juice from lemons using a simple juicer or whatever your favorite method is.
6. Pour the juice into a pitcher then fill it with ice.
7. Once cooled, pour the sugar and mint mixture into the pitcher and add water to fill to the top.
8. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
9. Depending on your preference, you can remove the mint or leave it in the jar for a pretty presentation.
10. Serve or refrigerate.
You may find that you like your lemonade a little more or less tart. This is an easy fix by adding more water or lemon juice.
Printable Recipe for Mint Lemonade
Homemade Mint Lemonade Recipe
Equipment
- juicer
- pitcher
- spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3-4 mint sprigs
- 8-10 lemons or equal to 1 cup juice
- additional water
- ice
Instructions
- Tap the back of a spoon on the mint to release the oils.
- Place 1 cup water, sugar, and mint sprigs (use just two for a subtle flavor) in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Microwave lemons for 2o seconds. Remove and roll between hands or on a hard surface, then slice in half.
- Squeeze juice from lemons using a simple juicer or whatever your favorite method is.
- Pour the juice into a pitcher then fill it with ice.
- Once cooled, pour the sugar and mint mixture into the pitcher and add water to fill to the top.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Depending on your preference, you can remove the mint or leave it in the jar for a pretty presentation.
- Serve or refrigerate.
More Cold Drink Recipes:
Watermelon and Rosemary Ice Cubes
This homemade mint lemonade recipe was originally published on March 23, 2016. It was updated on May 16, 2021.
Clara cain says
This turned out great!!!!! My dad and grandpa were out in the field baleing hay so I wanted to make them a cool drink. And honestly I’m so surprised that it turned out this good! Icant wait for them to try it!
Mary says
This sounds so refreshing and I am always looking for ways to use the mint that grows in my herb garden.