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Refreshing Lemon Mint Juice

A classic summer drink that brings together the tartness of fresh lemons, the coolness of green mint, and crushed ice.

10 min 4 servings 115 cal/serving Easy 7 views
Refreshing Lemon Mint Juice

Instructions

  1. Blending the Base Ingredients
    In a blender jar, place the lemon juice, fresh mint leaves, sugar, and half of the cold water.
  2. Initial Blending
    Run the blender on medium speed, then increase to high until the sugar dissolves, the mint leaves are fully broken down, and a vibrant green color forms. · 1 min
  3. Adding the Ice
    Add the remaining cold water and ice cubes to the blender, then pulse until the ice is crushed and the beverage is well mixed. · 1 min
  4. Serving
    Pour the juice into serving glasses, garnish the rim of each glass with a lemon slice and a small sprig of mint, and serve immediately.

Nutrition / serving

115
cal
0.5
protein g
29.5
carbs g
0.1
fat g

Chef's tips

To avoid bitterness, make sure to strain out the lemon seeds and do not squeeze the inner white pith too hard; serve the juice immediately after blending so its lovely green color does not fade.