Fresh Mint Lemonade Recipe

Beat the heat with this refreshing homemade Fresh Mint Lemonade! A delightful blend of zesty lemons, fragrant mint, and a hint of aromatic rosemary creates a summery drink you'll crave all season long. This easy recipe, created by Dylan, is perfect for hot days and guaranteed to impress your friends and family. Get ready to cool down!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 16 mins
Calories 97.6 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Fresh Mint Lemonade 15

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fresh Mint Lemonade

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Fresh Mint Lemonade? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Fresh Mint Lemonade

  1. Juice 4 large lemons (about 1 cup of juice) and pour into a large pitcher.
  2. Rinse 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves and 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary under cold water.
  3. Gently tear the mint leaves and rosemary sprigs to release their flavors.
  4. Add the mint and rosemary to the pitcher. You can use a strainer if desired to remove the herbs before serving.
  5. Add 6 cups of cold water to the pitcher.
  6. In a microwave-safe cup, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water. Microwave on high for 1-1.5 minutes, or until sugar is completely dissolved, stirring halfway through.
  7. Pour the simple syrup into the pitcher.
  8. Add ice to the pitcher.
  9. Stir well and enjoy your refreshing homemade lemonade!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

86g

Fat

0g

Carbs

8g