Description
A spellbinding refreshment that combines zesty lemon flavors with a hint of mint and a dash of creativity, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Fresh Lemons
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- A handful of Fresh Mint Leaves
- 6 cups Water
- Optional: Food Coloring (green or purple)
- Optional: Edible Glitter
Instructions
- Juicing the Lemons: Cut the lemons in half and extract the juice until you have about 1 cup, ensuring to remove the seeds.
- Making the Simple Syrup: In a saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup of water. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Bringing it Together: In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, the cooled simple syrup, and the remaining 5 cups of cold water. Stir well.
- Herbal Infusion: Add the fresh mint leaves and stir gently. Let it sit for 30 minutes for flavor melding.
- Final Touch: If desired, add food coloring and adjust sweetness to taste.
- Serve: Pour the lemonade into glasses filled with ice and top with edible glitter.
Notes
This lemonade can be prepped in advance and lasts in the fridge for up to 5 days. Adjust sweetness as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg