Lemon and Mint Drink
A refreshing blended lemon and mint drink made with fresh lemon juice, mint leaves, sugar, and water.
Ingredients
Main
- 6-8 fresh lemons enough for about 1 cup of juice
- 4-5 tbsp granulated sugar adjust to taste
- 4 cups cold water tap or bottled
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves stems removed
For Serving
- ice cubes
- lemon slices optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the lemons in half and juice them until about 1 cup of juice is collected.
- If using a reamer, pour the juice through a fine strainer to remove seeds. The pulp can stay in.
- Remove the mint leaves from their stems, rinse under cold water, and shake off the excess.
- Add the lemon juice, water, sugar, and mint leaves to a blender. Blend on high until smooth and pale green, about 30 to 45 seconds.
- Taste and adjust with more sugar or water as needed.
- Pour over ice and serve, or refrigerate in a covered pitcher until ready to serve.
Notes
- Avoid over-blending the mint, as it can release bitter flavors. Thirty to forty-five seconds on high is usually enough.
- Best consumed within 1 to 2 days for the freshest flavor and color.
- For a sparkling version, replace part of the water with chilled sparkling water added just before serving.