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Make Lemonade with Mint!
In Lebanon, mint lemonade, or limonada, is a popular lemonade variation with added fresh mint blended in for a gorgeous green color and freshy minty taste! When I was growing up, lemonade always had a special twist: fresh mint leaves pureed or muddled into the lemon juice and a splash of rose water. It’s now my favorite way to enjoy lemonade. This green mint lemonade is bright, refreshing, and a beautiful drink for warmer summer days. Once you try it, I think it might become your favorite too.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Mint Lemonade Ingredients
- Lemons: For the best flavor, use fresh lemon juice over bottled varieties.
- Fresh mint: Use fresh whole leaves of mint. No need to chop them.
- Water: You’ll use water with the sugar to make a simple syrup.
- Sugar: Use granulated sugar to make the simple syrup.
- Rose Water: Rose water is a popular addition in Lebanon to mint lemonade because it adds an flora sweet taste. You can find it at most Middle Eastern stores, or order rose water online. You can also just leave this out.
How to Make Mint Lemonade
Mint Lemonade
Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups water divided
- 1 tablespoon rose water
- 1 cup lemon juice about 5-6 lemons
- 1 ounce fresh mint
Instructions
- Make the simple syrup by combining the sugar and ½ cup water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is thickened but still clear colored, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat, add the rose water. Set aside to cool.
- Place the remaining water, lemon juice and mint into a high-speed blender and blend until the mixture is smooth.
- Transfer the mint and lemon mixture to a large pitcher or into individual cups. Pour the simple syrup on top and stir to combine. Serve with more water or ice cubes, if desired and garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
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Recipe Variations
- Add fresh fruit. Add slices of fresh fruits like strawberries, watermelon, or another citrus to infuse extra flavors for an even more vibrant and refreshing lemonade. You can add to the blender or as whole pieces after blending.
- Use sparkling water. For a fun twist, swap out regular water with sparkling water to create a fizzy mint lemonade. Just make sure to add it right before serving so it doesn’t lose its fizz!
- Add ginger. Use about 1-inch thumb grated or thinly sliced before serving or you can blend the whole thing with the mint and water in the blender.
- Use a different sweetener. Instead of making a simple syrup, you can sweeten your mint green lemonade with honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar.
- Make it a slushie. Once you’ve blended the mint and lemon juice together, add the simple syrup to the blender, about half the amount of water, and add ice cubes. Blend it until the ice is crushed.
Recipe Tips
- Get all the juice out of the lemons. Before slicing and juicing the lemons, microwave them for about 20 seconds and/or try rolling the lemon with your hand on the counter. This helps to release the most juice from lemons when squeezing by hand.
- Strain the mint. This is completely optional, but if you prefer not to have the actual mint leaves in your lemonade, you can run it through a sieve before adding your mint and lemon mixture to the pitcher.
- Use fruit ice cubes. Just fill up an ice cube tray with fresh fruit and water for an additional visual pop in your pitcher and glass!
- Let it chill. You can pour a glass of this minty lemonade right away or let the flavors meld together by chilling it in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
FAQs
To keep lemonade at its best, store it covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Before serving, give it a quick stir to ensure that any settled ingredients are evenly redistributed.
Yes, freezing homemade lemonade is a great way to extend its life. Divide into freeze-safe containers, leaving 1-2 inches at the top since the liquid will expand when frozen. Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw in the fridge overnight.
Sure thing! If you don’t have a blender, you can smash the mint leaves in a bowl using a wooden spoon or a muddler if you have one, and then squeeze in the lemon juice. Combine this with your simple syrup and water. It won’t be as smooth as the blended version, but you’ll still get all those amazing flavors!
Made this today as I was inspired by the heat wave. This was very refreshing. Loved the rose water. I’ve never had rose water before and happened to see it in my grocery store. Yumna, thank you for educating us on such beautiful ingredients.
You’re welcome, Vielka! I’m so glad you liked the recipe. Stay cool out there!
Yum! This drink so refreshing, such a perfect summer drink.
It’s one of my favs. I totally agree!
So good and so refreshing!!
So good and so refreshing!!!
Super excellent. The entire family loved it. Thank you Yumna you are great.