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Refreshing Mint Lemonade

A cold summer drink combining the tartness of lemon and the freshness of green mint leaves, featuring a balanced taste ideal for hot days.

10 min 4 servings 115 cal/serving Easy 5 views
Refreshing Mint Lemonade

Instructions

  1. Preparing the Mint
    Thoroughly wash the fresh mint leaves and discard the tough stems to achieve a clean, non-bitter flavor. · 1 min
  2. Adding Initial Ingredients
    Add the lemon juice, mint leaves, and sugar along with one cup of water into the blender pitcher. · 1 min
  3. Initial Blending
    Blend the mixture on medium speed until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mint leaves are chopped into small flecks. · 1 min
  4. Adding Ice and Water
    Add the remaining water and the ice cubes to the blender, then blend again until fully combined and a refreshing froth forms on top. · 1 min
  5. Serving
    Pour the lemonade directly into serving glasses, garnish the rims with lemon slices and a few mint leaves, and serve cold immediately. · 1 min

Nutrition / serving

115
cal
0.6
protein g
29.5
carbs g
0.1
fat g

Chef's tips

To avoid bitterness, be sure to use only mint leaves without the stems, and do not over-squeeze the lemon rinds while extracting the juice.