In the pursuit of a refreshing and revitalizing beverage, look no further than the delightful combination of crushed mint and zesty lemons. Experience the perfect balance of sweetness, tang, and a hint of aromatic freshness in every sip. With its vibrant green hue and invigorating aroma, this lemonade transcends the ordinary and promises an unparalleled taste experience. Whether you're hosting a garden party, unwinding after a long day, or simply seeking a healthy and flavorful drink, crushed mint lemonade is the perfect companion to quench your thirst and elevate your senses.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE MINT LEMONADE (LIMONANA)
Mint lemonade, prepared Egyptian-style! Intense with flavor, frothy, and extremely refreshing! You'll love this limonana, but there is a small trick that makes all the difference.
Provided by The Mediterranean Dish
Categories Drinks
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add all the ingredients to the pitcher of a high-quality blender. Cover and push blend or liquefy (high-speed function), until you achieve the desired drink consistency.
- Taste and add more sugar or mint leaves, if you like. Blend again.
- Pour the lemonade into a serving pitcher through a mesh strainer. Add fresh mint leaves to the pitcher. Cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
- If you like, strain the lemonade again as you pour into serving glasses. Enjoy cold!
CRUSHED-MINT LEMONADE
Categories Fruit Juice Non-Alcoholic Lemon Mint Summer Bon Appétit Drink
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Using potato masher, mash sliced lemons, mint, 1 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup lemon juice in large bowl until juicy, about 5 minutes. Strain lemon mixture through coarse sieve set over another large bowl, pressing masher on solids in sieve to extract some pulp and as much liquid as possible. Mix 2 cups water and remaining 1/4 cup sugar into lemon liquid and pulp in bowl. Fill pitcher with ice; pour lemonade over ice. Let stand 5 minutes. Fill 4 to 6 tall glasses with ice; add lemonade.
MINTED LEMONADE
Steps:
- To make simple syrup: Place 2 cups sugar and 2 cups water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir until sugar is dissolved and let cool. Place lemon juice in a large pitcher, add remaining 4 cups water and 1 cup of the simple syrup or more to taste. Stir in mint leaves and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve over ice.
LEMONADE-MINT ICED TEA
A refreshing and easy to prepare iced tea. You can vary the amounts of mint and sugar depending on your tastes.
Provided by Diana S.
Categories Drinks Recipes Tea Iced Tea Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a 1 gallon pitcher, combine the mint leaves, 1 quart of boiling water, instant tea powder and sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar. Let stand for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the cold water and lemonade concentrate. Serve in tall glasses over ice. Strain out mint leaves, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 8.8 mg, Sugar 24.9 g
HINT-OF-MINT LEMONADE
We always have a plentiful supply of fresh mint leaves in the garden, so this makes a very refreshing drink on hot summer days. -Laura Mae Newcomer, Bowdoin, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the mint, lemon juice, orange juice and zest. Cover and let stand for 1 hour., Strain and discard mint and orange peel. Stir in cold water; serve over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and additional mint if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
MINTED VODKA LEMONADE
Categories Vodka Alcoholic Cocktail Party Cocktail Lemon Mint Summer Bon Appétit Drink
Yield Serves 6.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine chopped mint and sugar in large bowl. Stir in lemon juice and vodka. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
- Strain mixture into pitcher. Fill six 6- to 8-ounce glasses with crushed ice. Pour mixture over. Garnish with mint sprigs.
PEPPERMINT LEMONADE
Cool, tingly, and oh so refreshing!
Provided by Debby Ward
Categories Drinks Recipes Lemonade Recipes
Time 3h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour the lemonade concentrate into a large pitcher or cooler with a spout. Stir in enough water to make 1 gallon. Grate the zest from the lemon and add to the pitcher, then squeeze the lemon juice from the lemon into the pitcher. In a small bowl, crush the mint leaves into the sugar using a muddler or a wooden spoon. Stir into the lemonade. Cover and chill for several hours, then strain to remove the leaves and zest before serving. Serve over ice and garnish with a sprig of mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 1.3 mg, Sugar 27.9 g
MINT LEMONADE
Provided by Martha Stewart
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1/4 cup water. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat. Let stand until completely cool.
- In a large pitcher half-filled with ice, add 2 cups water, lemon juice, simple syrup, mint, and lemon slices. Stir to combine. Serve over ice. Garnish with mint leaves and lemon slices.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh mint leaves. If you don't have fresh mint, you can use dried mint, but it won't be as flavorful.
- To make sure the lemonade is cold enough, chill the water and lemon juice before making the lemonade.
- If you don't have a muddler, you can use a spoon to crush the mint leaves.
- To make the lemonade sweeter, add more sugar or honey to taste.
- If you want a fizzy lemonade, add some sparkling water or club soda.
- For a refreshing twist, add some cucumber slices or berries to the lemonade.
Conclusion:
Crushed mint lemonade is a refreshing and flavorful drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a refreshing drink, give crushed mint lemonade a try!
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