MINT LEMONADE
From my local newspaper, July 16, 2005. The recipe was adapted from "My Mother's Southern Entertaining," by James Villas. Makes about 8 cups.
Provided by BeccaB3c
Categories Punch Beverage
Time 55m
Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice 7 lemons thinly.
- Seed sliced lemons and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add 12 mint leaves; sprinkle with sugar.
- Pour in boiling water.
- Let sit for 45 minutes at room temperature, occasionally pressing lemons and mint with a wooden spoon.
- Strain liquid through a fine-mesh strainer into a glass punch bowl or a pitcher with at least a 2 1/2 quart capacity.
- Juice the remaining lemon; add to the strained liquid.
- Add cold water; stir well.
- Add ice cubes; stir rapidly.
- Ladle or pour lemonade and a few ice cubes into each glass; garnish each with a mint leaf.
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Bijay Gupta
[email protected]This lemonade is a great way to use up extra lemons. I always have lemons on hand, so this recipe is perfect for me.
Maria Crawford
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh mint. It really gives the lemonade a unique flavor.
Laikayyy BATOOL
[email protected]This lemonade is the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day. It's refreshing and delicious.
Sasuke Uchiha
[email protected]This lemonade is so easy to make. I can have it ready in just a few minutes.
pk films
[email protected]I love the way the mint complements the lemon in this recipe. It really makes the lemonade taste special.
Kristoff Clarke
[email protected]This lemonade is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It's not too sweet and not too sour.
Babu Khan Opy
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect summer drink.
Veloria Dockery
[email protected]This lemonade is a great way to get your daily dose of vitamin C. It's also a good source of potassium.
Shabir M . Shahi
[email protected]I made this lemonade for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best lemonade they've ever had.
Riaz Bloch
[email protected]This lemonade is the perfect drink to serve at a brunch or baby shower. It's also a great way to use up extra lemons.
Md Rabby Miah
[email protected]I love the combination of mint and lemon in this lemonade. It's so refreshing and flavorful.
adisu melese
[email protected]This lemonade is a great way to cool down on a hot day. It's also a healthy alternative to sugary sodas.
Nasralla Abubakar
[email protected]I've made this lemonade several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect drink to serve at a party or barbecue.
Noxie Mama we boys Msutu
[email protected]This lemonade is the perfect summer drink. It's light and refreshing, and the mint adds a nice touch of flavor.
Jeremy Petersen
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lemonade, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so refreshing and flavorful.
Nelson Nelson
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow. I was able to make it in just a few minutes.
Demeke Shewangizaw
[email protected]I made this lemonade for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.
kashif jee
[email protected]This lemonade is a great way to use up extra mint from the garden. It's also a nice change of pace from regular lemonade.
Farman Soun
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the mint really brightens it up.
Zisan zisan
[email protected]This lemonade is so refreshing and delicious! The mint adds a wonderful flavor that really makes it special.