Gluten Free Fresh Mint Citrus Lemonade

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(13)

Bright, herby, and bursting with citrus, this homemade lemonade is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a special occasion. A mint-infused maple syrup forms the backbone of the sweetness here — just syrup, water, and fresh mint leaves steeped until fragrant, then strained clean. Combined with freshly squeezed lemon and orange juice, the result is layered and refreshing in a way that store-bought lemonade simply can't match. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from gluten, so there's no label-reading required and no worry about hidden additives sneaking in. The whole process is straightforward and forgiving — you can dial up the tartness with extra lemon or mellow it out with a splash more cold water depending on your crowd. Served over ice with a few citrus slices and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks stunning without any extra effort. This is the pitcher drink you'll want on the table all season long.

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Ingredients

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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