Shellfish Free Fresh Mint Citrus Lemonade
Bright, herby, and refreshingly tart, this homemade lemonade gets a serious upgrade from fresh mint and a splash of orange juice that rounds out the citrus punch. A maple syrup simple syrup brings natural sweetness without refined sugar, and steeping the mint leaves right in the warm syrup coaxes out every bit of that cool, fragrant flavor. The combination of fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice means you're working with real fruit from start to finish — no concentrates, no mystery additives, just clean and vibrant ingredients. It comes together in one pitcher with barely any effort, and the built-in taste-and-adjust step at the end means you can dial the tartness or sweetness exactly to your liking. Served over ice with a few citrus slices and a sprig of mint, it looks like something from a fancy café but costs a fraction of the price. This is the kind of drink that disappears fast at a backyard gathering, so you might want to double the batch before guests arrive.
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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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