- Make the Simple Syrup
Pour the warm water into a pitcher or measuring cup. Add the granulated sugar and stir until it has completely dissolved. This helps create a smooth lemonade without any grainy sugar settling at the bottom.
- Add the Lemon Juice
Pour the freshly squeezed lemon juice into the pitcher with the dissolved sugar. Add the cold water and stir well until everything is fully combined.
- Add the Mint
Lightly crush the fresh mint leaves between your fingers to release their natural oils, then stir them into the lemonade. Let the lemonade chill in the refrigerator for at least 20–30 minutes so the mint flavor can gently infuse.
- Serve
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled lemonade over the top. Garnish each glass with fresh lemon slices and additional mint leaves before serving immediately.
- Calories:110
- Carbohydrates:29 g
- Sugar:27 g
- Sodium:5 mg
- Vitamin C:26 mg
