Vegan Fresh Mint Citrus Lemonade
This bright, herby lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice give it a layered citrus punch, while a homemade mint simple syrup — made with maple syrup instead of refined white sugar — ties everything together with a cool, fragrant finish. Because the syrup is made from scratch right on the stovetop, you know exactly what's going in the glass: no mystery additives, no animal-derived ingredients, just clean, real flavors. The mint steeps directly in the warm syrup, so every sip carries that herbal depth without any bitterness. It comes together in one pitcher and is easy to tweak — a little more lemon if you like it tart, a splash more water if you want it lighter. Garnished with fresh mint sprigs and citrus rounds, it looks stunning on a table without any extra effort.
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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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