Homemade mint lemonade
A refreshing citrus drink made with lemon and lime juice, zest, sugar, ice, and water, lightly sweetened to taste and finished with fresh mint for a bright, cooling beverage.
Updated : 29 December, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
3
Lemon
1
Lime
5 tablespoon
Sugar
4 stalk
Mint
as needed
Mineral water
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Combine the lemon juice, lime juice, lime zest, and sugar in a large pitcher. Stir thoroughly until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Step 2
Fill the pitcher generously with ice, then pour in about one litre of mineral water (you can also use tap water or sparkling water). Stir to combine, then taste and adjust with additional sugar if needed.
Step 3
If using, add the mint sprigs to the pitcher and give everything a final stir to release their flavour.
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