Icy Mint Lemonade with Sparkling Water
A refreshing icy lemonade brightened with fresh mint and sparkling water. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, and fresh mint leaves 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 60 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 12 fresh mint leaves
- 3 cups cold sparkling water
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 4 lemon slices
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pitcher, combine 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice with 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Stir vigorously for 2-3 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Step 2: Tear 12 fresh mint leaves roughly and add them to the lemon mixture, gently muddling with the back of a spoon for 1 minute to release the mint aroma.
- Step 3: Add 3 cups cold sparkling water and 2 cups ice cubes to the pitcher, stirring gently to combine all ingredients.
- Step 4: Pour the iced mint lemonade into glasses filled with additional ice cubes and garnish each with a lemon slice before serving chilled.
