We had lemon trees and mint all over our ranch when I was a kid. I don’t remember when I tasted the two together for the first time, but since then I’ve never liked lemonade any other way. For kids or anyone not drinking alcohol, it’s a fabulously festive and beautiful nonalcoholic treat. Or add a shot of rum or vodka to each glass and make a cocktail out of it!
Recipe information
Yield
makes 3 cups; about 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Lemonade
For the Mint Lemonade (2 servings)
Preparation
Step 1
To prepare the lemonade, place the sugar and hot water in a 2-quart container. Close tightly and shake until the sugar is dissolved. Add the lemon juice and enough cold water to make 3 cups total. Shake until well combined.
Step 2
To make 2 servings of mint lemonade, place the ice in a blender—it should fill the blender about halfway. Pour over the lemonade. Pull the leaves off the mint and add to the blender. Puree until well blended and slushy. If too liquidy, add more ice and puree; if too slushy, add a little more lemonade and puree until well blended.
Step 3
Pour into two 12-ounce glasses. Garnish each with a mint sprig and serve immediately.
From Aunt Elsa’s Kitchen
Step 4
Citrus fruit such as limes, lemons, and oranges should always be stored at room temperature. Don’t try to juice citrus that has been stored in the refrigerator; it does not release its juice as readily when it is cold.
