Description
A refreshing and sparkling Minty Lemonade Fizz combining fresh lemon juice, sweetened with sugar, infused with mint leaves, and topped with chilled sparkling water to create a vibrant and thirst-quenching beverage perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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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 mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Juice the lemons: Juice about 4 medium lemons to obtain 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, ensuring no seeds get into the juice.
- Mix lemon juice and sugar: In a mixing bowl, combine the fresh lemon juice and ½ cup granulated sugar. Stir thoroughly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add chopped mint: Add the 10 chopped fresh mint leaves to the lemon-sugar mixture and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the mint flavors to infuse.
- Prepare the lemonade fizz: In a large pitcher, pour in 2 cups of chilled sparkling water, then gently add the lemon-mint mixture while stirring carefully to combine.
- Serve with ice: Fill serving glasses with ice cubes, pour the Minty Lemonade Fizz over the ice, and garnish each glass with a fresh sprig of mint for an attractive presentation. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar amount to your taste preference for more or less sweetness.
- For a stronger mint flavor, muddle some of the mint leaves before adding them to the mixture.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best natural taste.
- Chilled sparkling water is essential to keep the drink refreshing without diluting it too quickly.
- This beverage is best served immediately to retain the fizz and freshness of the mint.
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: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
