Legume Free Fresh Mint Citrus Lemonade

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(13)

Bright, citrusy, and laced with cool herbal sweetness, this homemade lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a special occasion. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of legumes — fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice, maple syrup, mint, and water — so there's no label-reading required and no hidden surprises lurking in a store-bought bottle. The mint simple syrup is the real star: steeping fresh leaves in warm maple syrup pulls out an incredible fragrance that you just can't get from a powder or extract. A splash of fresh orange juice rounds out the tartness in a way that feels more complex than classic lemonade without any extra effort. The whole thing comes together in one pitcher, and you can easily tweak the balance of tart and sweet right before serving. Poured over ice with a few citrus slices and a sprig of mint, it looks stunning on a table without any fuss. Whether you're hosting a crowd or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon, this is the refresher you'll want on repeat all season.

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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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