Refreshing Cold Summer Drink with Lemon and Mint: Easy Recipes

1. Classic Lemon Mint Lemonade

This traditional lemonade with mint is a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make with minimal ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh lemon juice (4-5 lemons)
• ½ cup sugar (or honey)
• 4 cups cold water
• A handful of fresh mint leaves
• Ice cubes
• Lemon slices and mint sprigs (for garnish)

Instructions

1. In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
2. Add cold water and stir well.
3. Lightly crush the mint leaves in your hands to release their aroma and add them to the pitcher.
4. Let the lemonade sit in the fridge for 30 minutes to allow the mint to infuse.
5. Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices and mint sprigs.