Description
Minty Lemonade Fizz is a refreshing, sparkling beverage combining fresh lemon juice, sweet sugar, and aromatic mint leaves. Perfect for a hot day, this fizzy drink is easy to prepare and serves as a delightful thirst quencher.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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 lemons: Juice the lemons to obtain 1 cup of fresh lemon juice for the base of the drink.
- Dissolve sugar: In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice and sugar; stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Infuse mint: Add the chopped mint leaves to the lemon-sugar mixture and let it sit for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Mix drink: In a large pitcher, pour in the chilled sparkling water and gently stir in the lemon-mint mixture to combine everything evenly.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the Minty Lemonade Fizz over them, garnish each glass with a sprig of mint, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar amount based on your preferred level of sweetness or substitute with honey or a sugar alternative.
- For a stronger mint flavor, muddle the mint leaves gently before adding them to the lemon mixture.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best freshness and natural tartness.
- Chilled sparkling water ensures the drink stays refreshingly cold and fizzy.
- This drink can be made in advance but add ice and sparkling water just before serving to maintain fizz.
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: 25 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
