Coconut Free Fresh Mint Citrus Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and impossibly refreshing, this citrus lemonade gets a serious upgrade from a homemade mint simple syrup that takes just minutes to pull together. Fresh lemon juice and orange juice team up for a layered citrus flavor that bottled lemonade simply can't compete with. The sweetener here is maple syrup rather than refined white sugar, which gives the drink a subtle warmth and depth without overpowering the fruit. Many store-bought lemonades and flavored drinks sneak in coconut sugar, coconut water, or coconut-derived additives, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to stay worry-free. Every single ingredient in this recipe is straightforward and easy to verify, which means you can pour a tall glass with total confidence. It's endlessly adjustable too — a little extra lemon if you like it tart, a splash more water if you want it lighter — so it suits every palate at the table. Pile on the ice, tuck in a sprig of fresh mint, and you've got a pitcher-worthy drink that looks as good 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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