Fresh Mint Lemonade with Honey
A refreshing blend of zesty lemon, cooling mint, and golden honey, this Fresh Mint Lemonade with Honey is your perfect sip of natural calm and summer bliss.
Equipment
- A citrus juicer or reamer
- A blender or muddler
- A large pitcher
- Wooden spoon
- Fine mesh strainer (optional)
- Serving glasses
Ingredients
- 3 large lemons freshly squeezed
- 4 tablespoons raw honey adjust to taste
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves washed and loosely packed
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- 1 cup ice cubes plus extra for serving
- Lemon slices and mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
Juice the Lemons
- Roll the lemons on a hard surface to release more juice. Cut and squeeze them using a citrus juicer until you get about ¾ cup of fresh lemon juice. Remove any seeds.
Sweeten Naturally
- In a blender, combine lemon juice and raw honey. Blend for 10–15 seconds or until the honey is fully dissolved and the mix becomes slightly frothy.
Infuse the Mint
- Add fresh mint leaves to the pitcher. Use a muddler or wooden spoon to gently bruise the mint—releasing its oils without shredding the leaves. This step is essential for deep mint flavor without bitterness.
Blend it All Together
- Pour the honey-lemon mix over the mint in the pitcher. Add cold water and stir well to combine. Drop in a few ice cubes and swirl softly, letting the chill weave through every sip.
Garnish & Serve
- Add a few thin lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs to each glass. Fill the glass with extra ice, then slowly pour the lemonade to create a perfectly chilled, refreshing treat. Optional: strain the drink if you prefer a smoother texture without mint particles.
Notes
- For a sparkling twist, replace half the water with chilled soda water or mineral water.
- Prefer a deeper herbaceous flavor? Toss in a couple of basil leaves or a sliver of fresh ginger while muddling to awaken deeper, herbaceous notes.
- Want it cooler? Freeze mint leaves into ice cubes ahead of time for a decorative and flavorful touch.
- If you’re serving kids or making it for a picnic, prep the lemonade and pour it into a thermos or glass bottle to keep it cool and fresh.