Description
Refreshing and invigorating Minty Lemonade Fizz made with fresh lemon juice, chopped mint leaves, sparkling water, and a touch of sugar. Perfect for a cool summer drink that combines the tanginess of lemon with the freshness of mint.
Ingredients
Scale
Minty Lemonade Fizz Ingredients
- 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 lemons: Juice the lemons thoroughly to obtain 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, ensuring no seeds get into the juice.
- Mix lemon juice and sugar: In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice and granulated sugar; stir continuously until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Infuse mint: Add the chopped mint leaves to the lemon-sugar mixture and let it sit for 5 minutes so the mint flavor infuses beautifully.
- Combine with sparkling water: In a large pitcher, pour the chilled sparkling water and gently add the lemon-mint mixture while stirring lightly to combine without losing the fizz.
- 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 for an extra burst of aroma.
- Enjoy immediately: Serve the drink promptly to enjoy its refreshing fizz and minty lemon taste at its best.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sugar based on your desired sweetness level or use a sugar substitute for a low-calorie version.
- For an added zing, splash a tiny bit of club soda if sparkling water is too mild.
- Use fresh mint leaves for best flavor; dried mint will not provide the same freshness.
- This drink is best served chilled and consumed immediately to maintain the sparkling water’s fizz.
- Can be made vegan and vegetarian-friendly since all ingredients are plant-based.
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: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
