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Homemade Mint Lemonade
Ingredients
Step by step process
Preparation
- 1
Thoroughly wash and dry the lemons. Slice one into thin rounds for garnish.
- 2
Halve the remaining lemons and squeeze the juice through a fine sieve into a bowl to catch the seeds.
- 3
Rinse the mint under cold water and pat dry. Reserve a few nice leaves for the final garnish.
Mixing
- 4
Put the cane sugar into a carafe and pour in the squeezed lemon juice. Stir vigorously with a spoon until most of the sugar has dissolved.
TIP:To keep your lemonade sweet without crystals, make a simple syrup: mix 1 part sugar with 1 part water, heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool and add it to the carafe.
- 5
Add whole sprigs of mint and gently rub them against the carafe walls with a spoon to release the oils. do not crush them into pulp.
- 6
Pour in the cold water, add most of the ice, and mix well. Adjust sweetness or acidity by adding more sugar or water to taste.
- 7
Chill the lemonade in the fridge for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Serving
- 8
Place a few ice cubes and a lemon slice into 4 glasses. Pour in the chilled lemonade, garnish with mint leaves, and serve immediately.
More tips:
For quick sugar dissolution, prepare a simple syrup: simmer sugar with a small amount of water and let it cool. the syrup will then dissolve instantly in the drink.
For extra sparkle, use some or all sparkling water. add it just before serving so the bubbles don't go flat.
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