Mint Lemonade With Rosemary

Name: Mint Lemonade With Rosemary
Ingredients: FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP:; 1/2 cups Water; 1/2 cups Regular Sugar; 2 sprigs Rosemary; FOR THE LEMONADE:; 1-1/2 cup Lemon Juice, Freshly Squeezed (about 4 Lemons); 3-1/2 cups Water; Ice Cubes, As Needed; 4 Tablespoons Fresh Mint Leaves, Chopped; 4 sprigs Fresh Rosemary, To Serve

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP:
1/2 cups Water
1/2 cups Regular Sugar
2 sprigs Rosemary
FOR THE LEMONADE:
1-1/2 cup Lemon Juice, Freshly Squeezed (about 4 Lemons)
3-1/2 cups Water
Ice Cubes, As Needed
4 Tablespoons Fresh Mint Leaves, Chopped
4 sprigs Fresh Rosemary, To Serve

Directions

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For the syrup:
2

Pour water and sugar into a small pot and bring it to a simmer. Tear 1 to 2 springs of rosemary and add to the syrup. Simmer for a 1 or 2 minutes, stirring. Remove from heat and set aside.
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For the lemonade:
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Pour lemon juice into a jug and add water. Chop mint thinly and add. Stir.
5

Chop the mint thinly and add to the mix. Stir.
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In a glass, put lots of ice cubes in and add about 1 cup mint lemonade. Add syrup, around 2 to 3 teaspoons depending how sweet you like it. Add a rosemary sprig.
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Tip: It's best to serve the lemonade straight after making it to get the most out of the fresh herbs. However, if you want to make it ahead for the next day, I suggest you add the mint at the last moment.