Low Iodine Fresh Mint Citrus Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and refreshingly herbal, this citrus lemonade is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a special occasion. It layers fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice with a homemade mint simple syrup made from maple syrup — no refined white sugar, no mystery additives, just clean and naturally sweet ingredients. For anyone navigating a low-iodine approach, store-bought lemonades and flavored drinks can be surprisingly tricky, often containing dyes, preservatives, or dairy-derived additives that complicate things. Every single ingredient here — fresh citrus, mint, maple syrup, and water — is straightforwardly safe and whole. The mint syrup comes together in minutes on the stovetop, and the steeping step pulls out that gorgeous herbal fragrance before you strain it into the pitcher. Poured over ice with a few citrus slices, it looks stunning and tastes even better — proof that drinking well on a restricted diet doesn't mean drinking boring.
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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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