Beef Free Fresh Mint Citrus Lemonade
Bright, citrusy, and refreshingly herbal, this homemade lemonade is the kind of drink that makes you want to sit on a porch and do absolutely nothing for a while. Fresh lemon juice and orange juice are the backbone here, giving it a layered tartness that bottled lemonade simply can't match. The mint simple syrup — made by steeping fresh leaves in warm maple syrup — adds a cool, fragrant sweetness that feels a little fancy without any extra effort. Since every single ingredient in this recipe is plant-based and naturally sourced, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. It's a genuinely crowd-pleasing option that works just as well at a backyard gathering as it does on a quiet afternoon at home. You can dial the tartness up or down to taste, which makes it easy to customize for whoever you're pouring for.
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4 servings
For the mint simple syrup
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed, plus more for garnish
For the lemonade
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6–7 lemons)
- ½ cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 medium oranges)
- 3 cups cold water
For serving
- ice cubes, for serving
- lemon or orange slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the syrup is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 2
Add the mint leaves to the warm syrup and press them gently with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon until fragrant. Let the mint steep for 10 minutes, then strain out and discard the leaves.
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