Pregnancy Friendly Fresh Mint Citrus Lemonade
When you're navigating what to sip during pregnancy, finding something refreshing that skips caffeine, artificial sweeteners, and questionable additives can feel surprisingly limiting. This bright, citrusy lemonade delivers on every front — freshly squeezed lemon and orange juice bring a natural tartness and sweetness that no bottled version can match. The simple syrup is made with maple syrup instead of refined sugar, so you're sweetening things in the most wholesome way possible. Fresh mint steeped right into the warm syrup gives the whole drink a cool, aromatic lift that makes it feel genuinely special. Everything here is made from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, which means you know exactly what's going into your glass. It's endlessly customizable too — dial up the lemon for extra zing or ease back on the syrup if you're keeping things lighter. Pour it over a big glass of ice with a few citrus slices and you've got the kind of drink that makes staying hydrated feel like a treat.
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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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