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Photo of a tall glass of mint lemonade garnished with fresh mint and lemon wheels. The drink is vivid green which contrasts with the bright white background which also shows a pitcher and another glass of mint lemonade with lemons and fresh mint scattered about.

Mint Lemonade

Author Erin Dooner
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
This mint lemonade is crisp, citrusy, and lightly sweet, with a refreshing hint of fresh mint. It’s made with just 4 ingredients and is naturally gluten-free and vegan.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups (1420 ml) water divided
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (16 grams) mint leaves fresh, lightly packed
  • 1 cup (240 ml or about 4 medium lemons) lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • food coloring optional, see notes

Instructions

  • Add 1 cup (240 ml) of water and the granulated sugar to a medium saucepan. Set the mixture over medium heat and bring to a boil (ignore that it says 6 cups below - it's a technical issue that I can't change).
    6 cups (1420 ml) water, 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer the sugar syrup for 1-2 minutes, or until the sugar has fully dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and add the mint leaves. Set the syrup aside to cool to room temperature.
    1/2 cup (16 grams) mint leaves
  • Once cooled, place the mint syrup into a high speed blender and blend until completely smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the mint syrup, lemon juice, and remaining 5 cups of water to the pitcher. For a nicer green color, add food coloring (ignore that it says 6 cups below - it's a technical issue that I can't change).
    6 cups (1420 ml) water, 1 cup (240 ml or about 4 medium lemons) lemon juice, food coloring
  • Stir and enjoy. Garnish with a lemon wheel and sprig of fresh mint, if desired.
  • This lemonade will keep in the fridge for up to four days. Stir before enjoying.

Notes

  • For vibrant green lemonade, use Wilton gel food coloring and for a more natural look (which you see in the photos), add 3/4 teaspoon of Color Kitchen's green food coloring powder
  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 121IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.2mgNet Carbs: 27
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