Homemade lemonade with mint
4 servings
40 minutes
Homemade lemonade with mint is a refreshing drink that combines the bright tartness of lemons with the gentle sweetness of sugar syrup and the cool aroma of fresh mint. The origins of lemonade date back centuries when citrus fruits became the basis for refreshing drinks in warm European countries. This drink is perfect for hot summer days, and its versatility allows for experimentation with ingredients: adding a hint of lime, a pinch of cinnamon, or even a drop of citrus liqueur. Making lemonade becomes an engaging process where each step reveals more flavor. When served, lemonade can be garnished with citrus slices and fresh herbs, creating not only a magnificent taste but also aesthetic pleasure. Refreshing, aromatic, and thirst-quenching — it will become the favorite drink for the whole family.
1
Remove the zest from two lemons, ensuring no white part remains, and cut it into thin strips.
- Lemon: 6 pieces
2
Put a pot on the fire, mix sugar with water, add zest, and boil for 5 minutes.
- Sugar: 2 glasss
- Water: 1 ml
- Lime zest: to taste
3
Remove from heat, let it cool slightly, and add a few mint leaves. Once the syrup is completely cool, it can be placed in the refrigerator.
- Mint: to taste
4
Squeeze juice from six lemons, take the fully chilled syrup from the fridge, strain it (to remove the zest), and mix it with the lemon juice.
- Lemon: 6 pieces
5
The resulting concentrated drink can be diluted with water or unsalted sparkling mineral water, and ice can be added.
- Water: 1 ml
- Salt: pinch
6
Lemonade can be garnished with a slice of lemon or orange, fresh mint leaves, or a sprig of rosemary, whose piney flavor adds a touch of zest.
- Mint: to taste