Description
A refreshing Minty Lemonade Fizz combining fresh lemon juice, fragrant mint, and sparkling water for a light, bubbly beverage perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
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Minty Lemonade Fizz
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 medium lemons)
- 10 fresh mint leaves, chopped
- ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups chilled sparkling water
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Juice the lemons: Juice the lemons until you obtain 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, ensuring no seeds remain.
- Mix lemon juice and sugar: In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice and granulated sugar, stirring well until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Infuse mint flavor: Add the chopped mint leaves to the lemon-sugar mixture and let it sit for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Combine with sparkling water: Pour the chilled sparkling water into a large pitcher and gently stir in the lemon-mint mixture.
- Serve over ice: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the Minty Lemonade Fizz over them.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish each glass with an extra sprig of mint and serve immediately for best freshness and fizz.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar amount to your preferred sweetness level.
- For a stronger mint flavor, muddle the mint leaves slightly before adding.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best citrus taste.
- Chill all ingredients beforehand to keep the drink refreshingly cold.
- Can be made with sparkling mineral water or soda water based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
