Quench your thirst and invigorate your senses with a refreshing glass of mint limeade, a classic beverage that combines the zesty flavors of lime and mint. This delightful drink, often enjoyed during warm weather, offers a perfect balance of tangy sweetness and cooling herbaceousness. Made with simple ingredients like fresh limes, sugar, water, and mint leaves, mint limeade is a breeze to prepare and can be customized to your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or a fun variation, this article provides a collection of mint limeade recipes that cater to every palate. From the classic mint limeade to unique concoctions like spicy mint limeade and frozen mint limeade slushies, these recipes offer a refreshing twist on the timeless classic. So, grab your ingredients, gather your friends and family, and embark on a journey of delicious hydration with these enticing mint limeade recipes.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
LIMEADE AND MINT SODA
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories beverage
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the sugar with 1 cup water in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Turn off the heat and add the mint leaves. Muddle with a muddler or the back of a spoon. Allow to cool completely, about 20 minutes. Strain and discard the mint leaves.
- Add the lime juice and 4 cups water to a large pitcher. Pour the simple syrup into the limeade. Stir to combine.
- To serve, pour the limeade into glasses filled with ice. Top with some sparkling water. Garnish each with a lime round and mint sprig.
MINT LIMEADE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Muddle 2 lime wedges and some mint leaves in each glass and add ice. Mix 2 cups simple syrup, 2 cups water, 1 1/2cups fresh lime juice and 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice in a pitcher; pour into the glasses.
- Simple Syrup: To make 2 cups simple syrup, bring 1 1/2cups each sugar and water to a boil, stirring until dissolved. Let cool.
MINT LIMEADE
This is from Cooking Light magazine. The fresh, cool flavor of mint is a welcome addition to this warm-weather drink. Try serving it as a refreshing cooler with spicy Asian food. **I just made this for a potluck recently and everyone raved about it. I thought the sweetness was just right but I like sweet. Since a couple of reviewers thought it was too sweet...if you don't like sweet... start with less sugar and add more at the end.**
Provided by Engrossed
Categories Punch Beverage
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine 2 cups water, sugar, and chopped mint in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
- Cook until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, let stand 10 minutes.
- Strain through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids.
- Combine the remaining 4 cups water, sugar syrup, and lime juice in a large pitcher, stirring well.
- Serve over ice, garnish with mint sprigs and lime slices, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 7.5, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 44.2, Protein 0.2
MINT LIMEADE
Provided by Tim Lacey
Categories Fruit Juice Non-Alcoholic Citrus Kid-Friendly Lime Mint Drink Small Plates
Yield Makes 1 drink
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In 12-ounce glass, muddle mint and simple syrup for about 8 seconds. Add ice and lime juice, then fill with club soda. Stir well and serve.
RASPBERRY-MINT LIMEADE
Mint adds a refreshing twist to this party-ready limeade that tastes delicious straight or spiked!
Provided by Cindy Rahe
Categories Beverage
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Finely chop mint, and rub into sugar OR pulse mint and sugar in food processor. Place mint sugar in 1-quart saucepan with raspberries and 1/4 cup water. Heat over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves, raspberries break down, and mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat, and strain through fine mesh strainer. Set raspberry mint syrup aside to cool.
- In large pitcher, mix raspberry mint syrup, lime juice, 3 cups water and the sparkling water. Serve immediately with lots of ice and a shot of gin, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
MINT LIMEADE
Honey and fresh mint. What could be better for a summer cooler. Make the syrup ahead and have it on hand.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Beverages
Time 1m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In 12-ounce glass, muddle mint and honey syrup for about 8 seconds.
- Add ice and lime juice, then fill with club soda.
- Stir well and serve.
- Honey Syrup:.
- In heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together honey and water until honey dissolves. Increase heat slightly, then simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate syrup until cold, about 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 10.8, Carbohydrate 98, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 93.8, Protein 0.8
ELECTRIC BLOOD ORANGE LIMEADE WITH MUDDLED MINT
Provided by Food Network
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Using a mortar and pestle, muddle mint until the oils are released (you will smell the mint). Pour the simple syrup into a large pitcher. Add rum, lime juice and blood orange juice and stir vigorously. Add the crushed mint and the sparkling water. Divide the ice among 4 glasses or cups. Pour the limeade mixture into each glass and garnish with blood oranges and fresh mint sprigs.
- A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
PEPPER-MINT LIMEADE
Jalapeno peppers and fresh mint add fun flavors to a fresh limeade.
Provided by your mom
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 8h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large pitcher, stir together the lime juice and sugar until dissolved. Stir in mint sprigs, and mash with a wooden spoon to release some of the oils. Pour in water, and mix well. Mix in jalapeno slices. Put a lid on the pitcher, and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 7.8 mg, Sugar 25.6 g
MINT LIMEADE
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Make mint simple syrup by combining sugar, water, and mint in a saucepan and bringing it to a boil then immdiately allowing it to simmer for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Strain the leaves.
- To assemble the limeade, add about 1 ounce each of the simple syrup and lime juice in a tall glass filled with ice. Top with about 6 ounces of club soda. Stir. Garnish with fresh mint or a lime wedge.
Tips:
- Choose ripe and juicy limes: The quality of your limes will greatly impact the flavor of your limeade. Look for limes that are deep green in color and feel heavy for their size.
- Use fresh mint leaves: Fresh mint leaves are essential for giving limeade its signature flavor. If you don't have fresh mint, you can use dried mint, but the flavor will be less intense.
- Sweeten to taste: Limeade can be made as sweet or tart as you like. Start with a small amount of sweetener and add more to taste.
- Chill before serving: Limeade is best served chilled. You can chill it in the refrigerator for at least an hour, or you can make it ahead of time and freeze it for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
Limeade is a refreshing and delicious drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its bright citrus flavor and minty undertones, limeade is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a refreshing drink, give limeade a try. You won't be disappointed!
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