Easy And Classic Mint Lemonade Recipe To Serve At Your Weekend Brunches
Lighter beverages are often preferred during brunch weekends, where the focus shifts from robust drinks to balanced concoctions. These settings call for drinks that complement the tempo of late mornings and early afternoons with a simple profile that is flexible in presentation.
Within this space, lemonade-based recipes continue to remain relevant across menus due to their adaptability and clear citrus character. The mint lemonade recipe stands out for its ability to support a wide range of seasonal ingredients while still maintaining a consistent structure. Its acidity provides lift, while carbonation or dilution offers texture and twists.
Depending on how it's prepared, whether infused with herbs, fruits, or light modifiers, the lemonade cocktail remains a trendy choice.
Mint Lemonade Recipe To Serve On Weekend Brunches
Ingredients (Serves 1)
- 30 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 lemon wedges
- 10 g sugar
- 120 ml cold water
- 4–5 mint leaves
- Ice cubes
- Mint sprig, for garnish
Method
- Gently muddle the mint leaves with sugar alongside lemon wedges in a shaker to release the oils and juice.
- Add the lemon juice and water.
- Shake with ice until well chilled.
- Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and serve immediately.
5 Hacks To Make Perfect Mint Lemonade Recipe
- Chilled water preserves the brightness of lemon juice as well as mint oils, helping maintain clarity and reducing the need for excessive ice dilution.
- Quickly dipping mint leaves in boiling water for 5 seconds, then shocking in cold water, enhances colour and prevents bitterness in the final drink.
- Grating a small amount of lemon zest into the mix gives a citrus aroma without increasing acidity, giving the drink more depth.
- Using cracked ice improves surface contact, resulting in faster chilling and more consistent dilution without masking the flavour.
- Instead of adding fresh mint directly, freeze whole mint leaves in water to create mint-infused ice cubes. As they melt, they slowly release aroma and flavour without clouding the drink.
