Black Pepper Free Fresh Mint Citrus Lemonade
Bright, herby, and bursting with citrus, this lemonade is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting on a sun-drenched porch even on an ordinary Tuesday. Fresh lemon juice and orange juice are squeezed together for a layered tartness that store-bought lemonade simply can't match. The mint simple syrup — made by steeping fresh leaves in warm maple syrup — adds a cool, fragrant sweetness that ties everything together beautifully. Since the whole recipe is built from whole fruits, fresh herbs, and maple syrup, there's absolutely nothing hidden to worry about, making it a genuinely clean and crowd-pleasing pour. You can easily tweak the balance at the end, adding a splash more lemon for extra zing or a little more water if you prefer it lighter. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a few citrus slices and a sprig of mint, and it looks as gorgeous as it tastes.
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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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