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, 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 "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.
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.
