Classic Homemade Lemonade with Fresh Mint

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Refreshing homemade lemonade made with freshly squeezed lemons, pure cane sugar, and a hint of mint for an easy summer drink. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, water for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 6, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 6 American cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature to create simple syrup.
  2. Step 2: In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice with the cooled simple syrup. Add remaining 4 cups cold water and stir well to combine.
  3. Step 3: Lightly bruise 10 fresh mint leaves by gently twisting them between your fingers and add to the lemonade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to infuse the mint flavor.
  4. Step 4: Serve over ice cubes in tall glasses with extra mint leaves for garnish if desired.

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