Description
This Mediterranean style Mint Lemonade comes together with 4 simple ingredients: lemons, mint, simple syrup, and water. The fresh mint gets blended with a whole lemon rind then strained, giving this drink a smooth finish and vibrant bright green color.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup simple syrup (1/2 cup boiling water mixed with 1/2 cup white sugar)
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice + 1 lemon rind
- 2 cups mint
- 3 cups cold water
Instructions
- Prep the simple syrup. Combine boiling water and sugar, mix until the sugar has dissolved and set aside to cool.
- Prep the lemons. Juice the lemons, saving one of the rinds. Remove any seeds and roughly chop one of the rinds. Add the juice and rind to a blender.
- Combine everything & blend. Add the mint, cold water, and simple syrup to the blender with the lemon. Blend until evenly combined.
- Strain* & serve. Strain the lemonade through a cheesecloth and/or mesh strainer. Serve over ice and enjoy!
Notes
* Feel free to skip the straining step if you’d like a chunkier lemonade.