If you’re in need of the perfect summer drink, you found it!
This mojito lemonade is the perfect refreshing drink and it’s super easy to make.
HOW TO MAKE FLAVORED SIMPLE SYRUP:
The main star of the lemonade is the mint simple syrup, which is incredibly easy to make. In this case I used mint, but you can actually use this recipe for any kind of fruit or herb. Raspberry, strawberry, rosemary, basil, the options are endless.
The proportions to make a simple syrup couldn’t be simpler (no pun intended):
- 1 part water
- 1 part granulated sugar
- 1 part fruit/herb of choice
All you have to do is combine everything into a saucepan, heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
HOW LONG DOES SIMPLE SYRUP LAST?
Simple syrup made with this recipe will last about a month if you use herbs, one or two weeks if you use fruit. If you want it to last longer, you can increase the amount of sugar (2 parts of sugar for 1 part of water) and strain it if you use fruit. Stored correctly, it can last up to 6 months. You can use simple syrup in any drink or cocktail!
Mojito Mint and Lime Lemonade
The best drink for summer!
Ingredients
Mint Syrup:
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of fresh mint (roughly 20 sprigs)
Lemonade:
- 1 liter / 32 oz of water
- 1 cup of lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
- 1/2 cup of lime juice (about 4 limes)
- Mint syrup to taste
- Fresh mint, lemon and lime slices
Instructions
- Start by making the mint symple syrup. You can make more or less by just using equal parts water, sugar and mint. Combine everything in a pot and heat until the sugar has dissolved.
- Juice the lemons and the limes and mix the juice with water in a large jug or container that can contain at least 1.5 L (50 oz). Add the mint syrup to taste, I used about 1/2 cup but if you like it sweeter add more. If you want, add fresh lemon and lime slices and mint sprigs.
- Chill in the fridge and enjoy cold!
