Mint Lemonade (Sweetened with Honey)
Sip this naturally sweetened, ultra-refreshing mint lemonade all summer long. The tangy taste of fresh lemon is perfectly balanced with a mint-infused honey syrup for an all-natural spin on everyone's favorite summer drink. It's easy to make at home and is ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- ½ cup honey
- 40 large mint leave
- 5 cups water, divided
- ½ cup lemon juice
- lemon slices and mint, to garnish
Instructions
- Add the honey, mint leaves, and 1 cup of water to a small pot over high heat. Bring the pot to a boil then lower the temperature to medium heat and continue to simmer rapidly, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for at least 10 minutes.½ cup honey, 40 large mint leave
- Strain the mint through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the mint leaves to remove as much liquid as possible.
- Pour the mint syrup, 4 cups of water, and lemon juice into an ice-filled pitcher. Serve the mint lemonade garnished with lemon slices and mint.½ cup lemon juice
Serving: 1 drink, Calories: 143kcal, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 20mg, Potassium: 110mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 36g, Vitamin A: 427IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 38mg, Iron: 1mg