Description
A refreshing Minty Lemonade Fizz combining fresh lemon juice, mint leaves, and sparkling water for a crisp and revitalizing beverage perfect for warm days or any time you need a burst of citrusy freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 medium lemons)
- 10 fresh mint leaves, chopped
- ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups chilled sparkling water
- Ice cubes for serving
- Extra sprigs of mint for garnish
Instructions
- Juice the lemons: Squeeze enough fresh lemons to yield 1 cup of lemon juice, removing any seeds.
- Dissolve the sugar: In a mixing bowl, combine the fresh lemon juice and ½ cup granulated sugar, stirring thoroughly until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Infuse with mint: Add the chopped mint leaves to the lemon-sugar mixture and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Mix with sparkling water: Pour 2 cups of chilled sparkling water into a large pitcher and gently stir in the lemon-mint mixture to combine.
- Prepare to serve: Fill serving glasses with ice cubes, then pour the Minty Lemonade Fizz over the ice.
- Garnish and serve: Add an extra sprig of mint to each glass for a fresh aroma and appealing presentation, then serve immediately to enjoy the fizz at its best.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar amount according to your preferred sweetness level.
- For a stronger mint flavor, muddle the mint leaves slightly before adding.
- Use freshly chilled sparkling water for maximum fizz and refreshment.
- Can be made ahead by preparing the lemon-mint mixture and refrigerating; add sparkling water and ice just before serving.
- Substitute sugar with honey or agave syrup for a different sweetener option.
- For a non-fizzy version, replace sparkling water with chilled still water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
