Peanut 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. Fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice give it a layered tartness that bottled versions simply can't match, while a steeped mint simple syrup made with maple syrup adds a floral sweetness that's completely natural. The mint steeps right in the warm syrup, infusing every sip with that cool, fragrant note without any artificial flavoring or mystery additives. For anyone navigating store-bought beverages with long ingredient lists and shared-facility warnings, making this from scratch means you know exactly what's in your glass. The whole process is straightforward — a quick syrup, some fresh-squeezed juice, and a good stir — and the result is a gorgeous pitcher that looks just as impressive as it tastes. Serve it over ice with a few citrus slices and extra mint sprigs, and it's instantly the star of any table.

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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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