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Mint Lemonade Recipe

​This Mint Lemonade is refreshing and simple! Made with three simple ingredients (plus ice & water) - the perfect summer drink!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy, fast
Servings: 2
Calories: 214.3kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup boiling water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves packed
  • ⅔ cup lemon juice fresh is best
  • 3 cups ice cubes
  • cold water as needed
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Instructions

  • Combine the boiling water with the sugar in a 16 oz heat-safe drinking glass or pint-sized mason jar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add the mint leaves. Steep for 10 minutes. Strain.
  • Pour in the lemon juice.
  • Add ice to fill. Stir.
  • Add cold water if needed. Serve with a slice of fresh lemon.

Nutrition

Calories: 214.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 56.3g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 20.8mg | Potassium: 116.8mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 51.9g | Vitamin A: 243.8IU | Vitamin C: 33.3mg | Calcium: 29.7mg | Iron: 0.4mg