Breastfeeding Friendly Fresh Mint Citrus Lemonade
Staying well-hydrated while nursing is one of those things that sounds simple but can genuinely feel like a chore when plain water gets boring fast. This bright, refreshing drink makes hitting your fluid goals something to actually look forward to. Fresh lemon and orange juice bring a natural hit of vitamin C, while a homemade mint simple syrup — made with maple syrup instead of refined white sugar — keeps things wholesome and free from any mystery additives you'd find in store-bought lemonade mixes. The mint steeps gently in the warm syrup, so every sip has that cool, herbal lift without any harsh or artificial flavors. It comes together in one pitcher with just a handful of real ingredients, which is exactly the kind of low-effort, high-reward recipe that fits into a busy postpartum day. Serve it over ice with a few citrus slices and you've got something that feels a little fancy without any extra work.
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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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