HINT-OF-MINT LEMONADE

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We always have a plentiful supply of fresh mint leaves in the garden, so this makes a very refreshing drink on hot summer days. -Laura Mae Newcomer, Bowdoin, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1 fresh mint sprig
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1-3/4 cups cold water
Crushed ice
Lemon slices and additional mint, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the mint, lemon juice, orange juice and zest. Cover and let stand for 1 hour., Strain and discard mint and orange peel. Stir in cold water; serve over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and additional mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Jamie Chrzanowski
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Refreshing and delicious! I can't wait to make this again.


Afnan Daoud
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The mint adds a subtle but lovely flavor to this really simple lemonade.


JJToDaWA Nugha
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I didn't have any fresh mint on hand, so I used dried mint instead. It still turned out great!


Michael Peralta
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This lemonade is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.


Nelson Waithira
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I'm not a big fan of lemonade, but this one is really good.


Selim3311 Islam
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This lemonade is so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Miracle Anthony (Mimi)
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I love the minty flavor of this lemonade.


kinzzy
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This lemonade is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day.


Talha Farooq
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I added a few slices of cucumber to my lemonade and it was so refreshing.


Puspa Subedi
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I didn't have any fresh mint on hand, so I used dried mint instead. It still turned out great!


Lanio Vante
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This lemonade is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.


Md Sovo
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I'm not a big fan of lemonade, but this one is really good. The mint gives it a nice flavor.


Romisha Chhetri
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This lemonade is very easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Waheed Solangi
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I made this lemonade for a party I was hosting and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Mohan Janujan
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This lemonade is so refreshing and minty! I love the hint of mint that it gives it. It's the perfect drink for a hot summer day.