Homemade Mint Lemonade Recipe
This homemade lemonade recipe is made by dissolving sugar in water, chilling the syrup, and mixing it with fresh lemon juice. With a simple ingredient list, you can serve it cold with mint and lemon slices for an easy, refreshing drink.
Ingredients
1. For the syrup
2. For the lemonade
Step-by-Step Method
Make the sugar syrup
Add the water and sugar to a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves; remove from heat just before it boils.
Chill
Pour the syrup into a heat-safe container and let it cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until cold so your lemonade stays crisp, not watered down.
Juice the lemons
Roll the lemons on the counter to release more juice, then squeeze. Strain if you prefer a smoother drink.
Combine
In a large pitcher, mix the cold syrup with the lemon juice. Taste and adjust with a splash of cold water if you want it lighter.
Serve
Fill glasses with ice. Pour in the lemonade, then finish with a mint sprig and a lemon slice. Serve right away or keep chilled until needed.