Dairy Free Fresh Mint Citrus Lemonade
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with real citrus flavor, this homemade lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a celebration. A mint-infused maple syrup forms the backbone of the sweetness here — steeped just long enough to pull out that cool, herbal fragrance before being strained into the pitcher. Combined with freshly squeezed lemon and orange juice, the result is layered and lively in a way that store-bought lemonade simply can't compete with. Since every ingredient is naturally plant-based, there's zero guesswork about hidden dairy additives or cross-contact — just clean, wholesome refreshment. The recipe is also wonderfully forgiving: taste as you go and dial up the tartness or mellow it out with a splash more water until it's exactly right. Pile on the ice, tuck in a few mint sprigs and citrus rounds, and you've got a pitcher 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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