Homemade Lemonade Recipe (With Mint)
This homemade lemonade recipe is prepared by dissolving lemon juice and sugar in water and cooling them. Its ingredients are few, its construction is practical; You can get a refreshing drink by serving it with mint and lemon slices.
Ingredients
1. For the syrup
2. For the lemonade
Step-by-Step Method
Prepare the sugar syrup
Put the water and sugar in a small pot. Heat over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar is completely dissolved; When it is close to boiling, remove it from the stove.
Cool
Transfer the syrup to a bowl and let it sit until it reaches room temperature. Then cool thoroughly in the refrigerator; This step is important to avoid diluting the lemonade.
Squeeze the lemons
Soften the lemons by rolling them and pressing them lightly, then squeeze the juice. If desired, strain through a strainer to retain the pulp.
Stir
Combine the cooled syrup and lemon juice in a large jug. Taste it; If you want it softer, balance it by adding some cold water.
Serve
Put ice in the glasses. Pour lemonade over it, complete with mint sprigs and lemon slices. Serve immediately or keep cold in the refrigerator.