Mint Lemonade Recipe - The Carefree Kitchen (2024)

By Jill Baird · Published June 13, 2018 · Updated August 11, 2023 · 2 Comments

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This easy Mint Lemonade Recipe is the perfect drink to cool you down on a hot summer day. It's fancy enough for a wedding or baby shower and easy enough for everyday meals.

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Best Mint Lemonade Recipe

A friend introduced me to an adorable little outdoor restaurant in Houston Texas when I was there for a visit a few years ago. It's tuck in a very unassuming part of town and serves the most delicious food.

They have the most amazing vegan burger made from beets and they also serve Mint Lemonade. I don't know if it was because of the heat or what it was one of the best Mint Lemonade recipes I have ever had. I came home with the intention of recreating that lemonade recipe with mint so I could have it at home any time I wanted.

I even grew 2 large pots of mint so I was sure to have enough mint to get me through the summer! You could even make a big batch and put in a drink carrier for trips to the pool or the beach.

How to Make Homemade Mint Lemonade

There are many ways to make lemonade. I wanted to create one I could have any time of the year and was minimal work.

This mint lemonade recipe is made from bottled lemon juice. You can certainly make it with fresh lemons but I don't live close to a lemon tree and that all just sounded like a lot of work.

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Mint Lemonade Tips

  • You can use fresh lemons or lemon juice from a bottle.
  • Use sliced lemons in your lemonade for garnish
  • You can keep the mint in the lemonade for a couple days. The second day is the best! There's so much mint flavor!
  • Keep your lemonade pretty strong so when you add ice right before serving, your lemonade isn't watered down.

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If you're a huge lemon recipe fan, be sure to check out some of our other favorite lemon recipes.

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Mint Lemonade Recipe

Mint lemonade is the perfect drink to cool you down on a hot summer day. It's fancy enough for a wedding or baby shower and easy enough for everyday meals.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 8 people

Calories 207kcal

Author The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Sugar
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 2 Cups Lemon Juice (from the bottle or you can squeeze your own lemons)
  • 5-6 sprigs Mint Leaves
  • 4 Cups Ice

Instructions

  • Make a simple syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 2 cups sugar. Bring to a boil and make sure all the sugar is dissolved.

  • Let the simple syrup come to room temperature.

  • Pour the simple syrup into the pitcher. Add the lemon juice and add the remaining water. (You want your lemonade to be pretty strong so that when you add ice, it isn't too diluted)

  • Keep in the fridge until you're ready to serve and then add it to ice. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 62mg | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 23.8mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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  1. Lea

    I made this over the weekend for a family BBQ it was a huge hit. Was the perfect refreshing drink for a hot summer day!

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Mint Lemonade Recipe - The Carefree Kitchen (2024)

FAQs

What is the hint of mint lemonade? ›

The Hint o' Mint Lemonade combines freshly squeezed lemon juice which has been infused with fresh mint leaves and slightly sparkling Scottish water. Best served chilled, the Hint o' Mint Lemonade is perfect under a blue sky.

How to make mint flavored lemonade? ›

Here is the step-by-step for this mint lemonade recipe

Add all the crushed ice, water, 2 cut lemons, juice of 1 lemon, fresh mint, and sugar to the pitcher of a high-quality blender. Cover and push blend or liquefy (high-speed function), until you achieve the desired drink consistency.

What color is hint of mint? ›

Hint Of Mint is a pale, pure, crisp clover green with a Kelly green undertone. It is a perfect paint color for any kitchen or bath. Pair it with white trim or reclaimed wood for an updated look.

Why do you put baking soda in lemonade? ›

The answer is carbonation! Carbonation is the process of adding carbon dioxide (CO2) to a liquid. In this experiment, you are creating a chemical reaction between an acid—the lemon juice—and a base—the baking soda. The chemical reaction creates carbon dioxide in your liquid and that's what forms the bubbles.

Is Chick Fil A's lemonade homemade? ›

Chick-fil-A's lemonade has just three ingredients—water, sugar, and fresh squeezed lemons (not concentrate), mixed together and made daily at each location.

What is the formula for lemonade? ›

Combine 1 cup each of sugar and water and cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Set the syrup aside to cool for about 10 minutes. Combine the cooled syrup and freshly-squeezed lemon juice in a pitcher. Add the remaining water and stir, then pour over ice and enjoy!

Is it OK to drink water with mint leaves? ›

You can drink refreshing mint water all day to stay healthy and hydrated. You may also notice improvements in your digestive system if you favor mint water over other higher calorie beverages. Try making your own mint water at home to see what you think of this refreshing, low calorie drink.

What is the best mint for drinking? ›

7 Types Of Mint For Your co*cktails
  • Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) ...
  • Moroccan Mint (Mentha spicata var. ...
  • Spearmint (Mentha spicata) ...
  • Mojito Mint (Mentha nemorosa) ...
  • Chocolate Mint (Mentha piperita) ...
  • Orange Mint (Mentha piperita citrata) ...
  • Pineapple Mint.

Is it good to boil mint leaves and drink it? ›

Mint water is especially beneficial for people with IBS, acne, hormonal imbalance, bloating, cough and cold, constipation, obesity and more. "So, if you don't remember drinking enough water every day, start sipping on this wonderful mint water and see its positive effects soon in your body," concludes Dr Dixa Bhavsar.

What is lemon mint also known as? ›

The Natives are Friendly Lemon Mint, otherwise known as Horsemint, Purple horsemint, Plains Horsemint or Lemon Bee balm is an easy recognizable old-time favorite.

What are the benefits of mint lemonade? ›

This tasty beverage is packed with just the right amount of vitamins and nutrients to provide a boost to your immune system and promote a healthy heart as well as healthy skin and bones!

What is the history of mint lemonade? ›

Limonana is believed to have originated in Turkey or Syria. It's popular across the Levantine region from Lebanon and Israel to Cyprus and Egypt. The main way it is different from a "classic" lemonade is that it is made with mint.

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