Yeast Free Fresh Mint Citrus Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and impossibly refreshing, this citrus 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 adds a cool, herbal sweetness that store-bought versions just can't touch. Because the syrup is made from scratch on the stovetop, you know exactly what's going into your glass — no hidden additives, no fermented sweeteners, nothing that raises a red flag for those avoiding yeast. The mint steeps right in the warm syrup, so every sip carries that fragrant, garden-fresh flavor without any fuss. It comes together in one pitcher and is easy to tweak on the fly — a little more lemon if you like it tart, a splash more water if you want it lighter. Poured over ice with a few citrus slices and a sprig of mint, it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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