Description
A refreshing Minty Lemonade Fizz combining tangy fresh lemon juice, aromatic mint leaves, and sparkling water for a bubbly, cooling beverage perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
Minty Lemonade Fizz
- 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
Instructions
- Juice the lemons: Juice enough lemons to get 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, removing any seeds.
- Dissolve the sugar: In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice and ½ cup granulated sugar, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Infuse the mint: Add the chopped mint leaves to the lemon-sugar mixture and let it sit for 5 minutes to release the mint flavor.
- Mix with sparkling water: In a large pitcher, pour 2 cups of chilled sparkling water and gently stir in the lemon-mint mixture until well combined.
- Serve over ice: Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the Minty Lemonade Fizz over the ice, and garnish each glass with a fresh sprig of mint before serving immediately.
Notes
- Adjust sugar according to your preferred sweetness level.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor.
- For a stronger mint flavor, lightly bruise the mint leaves before chopping.
- Use chilled sparkling water to keep the drink crisp and refreshing.
- Garnish with extra mint sprigs or lemon slices for an attractive presentation.
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
