Seed Oil Free Fresh Mint Citrus Lemonade

Bright, tangy, and laced with the cool fragrance of fresh mint, this citrus lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable. It layers fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice with a homemade mint simple syrup made from maple syrup and water — no refined sugars, no mystery additives, and absolutely nothing derived from industrial seed oils. That last part matters more than you might think, since many store-bought lemonades and flavored syrups sneak in sunflower, canola, or soybean oil derivatives in their emulsifiers and flavorings. Here, every single ingredient is exactly what it says it is. The mint syrup comes together in minutes on the stovetop, and the steeping step pulls out a deep, herbal fragrance that bottled mint flavoring simply cannot replicate. A final taste-and-adjust moment lets you dial in the tartness or sweetness to your exact preference before serving over ice. Pour it into a pitcher with citrus slices and fresh mint sprigs and it looks like something from a restaurant menu — no effort required.

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