Refreshing lemonade served with sprigs of mint! PERFECT drink on a hot summer day.
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Looking for a way to beat the heat? Try this lemonade with mint!
The second trick is to spice up the simple syrup with some lime zest; This makes it taste even limeier (yeah, not a word, but you get what I mean).
Finally, toss a few sprigs of fresh mint into the serving pitcher and you’re halfway to a mojito and a cheerfully refreshing summer drink.
Lemonade with mint
Topping up the simple syrup with lime zest is a great way to add extra lime flavor to your lemonade.
ingredients
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grated citrus peel from 1 lime (Above 1 tablespoon)
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1 Cup lime juice (from about 4 to 6 Persian limes)
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3/4 to 1 Cup granulated sugar
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3 cups water
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Several branches fresh mint
method
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Making Simple Syrup:
In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, a cup of water, and the lime zest to a boil. Once the sugar has dissolved (which it should be when the water is boiling), remove from the heat and let cool for a few minutes.
The amount of sugar is a guide, it depends on how sweet you like your lemonade and how tart your particular limes are.
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Strain lime zest:
Place a strainer over a bowl or wide-mouthed serving dish and pour in the simple syrup, straining the lime zest as you go.
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Add lime juice, water, mint:
Add the lime juice and 2 cups of water. Taste for a sour/sweet balance. If it’s too sweet, add a little more lime juice. Add several sprigs of fresh mint.
Refrigerate or serve immediately over ice.
Links:
Creamy Brazilian lemonade from From Our Home to Yours
Cranberry Limeade from here on Simply Recipes
Blackberry Lemonade by Heidi from 101 Cookbooks
| nutritional information (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 210 | calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 55g | carbohydrates |
| 0g | protein |
