Mint Lemonade (Syrup) – Only a few minutes of boiling, some cooling and you have a concentrated Syrup for the most delicious, refreshing Mint Lemonade !

Mint Lemonade (Syrup) is easily my new drink of choice. As I have mentioned before, hubby and I are total Coca-Cola addicts. The real thing, no second hand brand, no diet or light, just plain old Coca-Cola.

By now all of us know that most soft drinks are no good for our health, but man, there is just nothing better than an ice-cold Coca-Cola after a burger and fries !

So, no, I am not giving up my all time favorite (yes, I have seen videos, read articles of how bad it can be to a person’s health).

I am also not that stupid to realize we need to cut back on the Cola and it seems the healthiest drink, is a homemade drink.

Which is another reason, besides the awesome, refreshing taste, that I like this Mint Lemonade.

By healthier, I mean no added strange ingredients, no chemicals.  The syrup is made with Sugar though, therefore I am not throwing this in the health department.

You can mix the syrup with plain water or use Soda Water. Water would work out much cheaper than a bottle of Soda Water (that is of course if you do not need to use bottled water, as is the case in some countries, or maybe your own preference).

~~ Quick PIN Link ~~

Getting back to prices – why is it that Soda Water is either the same price, or more likely much more expensive, than a bottle of Coca-Cola and most other good brand soft drinks ?

I am always baffled with silly stuff like this. Soda Water is basically, to me anyhow, gassed-up-water, whereas other soft drinks contain a whole list of ingredients and that’s not even counting the bad stuff. I understand purified water which goes through a whole purifying system, but Soda Water ??? Oh, well, let’s leave that question hanging, unless you have an explanation ..

But you are here for the Mint Lemonade and I started rambling on again ! The syrup is so quick to make and when I see we are running low on one bottle, I whip up another batch.

At first I thought it would be only me enjoying this drink, but soon found that the whole family not only likes it, but actually loves it !

I add the Mint when the syrup is luke warm, and not completely cooled, as I have found after the second batch the Mint releases a bit more flavor this way.

You have two options, after adding the Mint and cooled completely you can let the syrup stand for a little while, then pour through a sieve and bottle.

Or, and this is what I prefer, bottle the syrup with the Zest and Mint leaves and only pour through a sieve when serving. This you could do with a whole bottle if you have guests or little kids.

Or like we do, put an old-fashioned tea sieve over the serving glass and pour the syrup through that way – just enough for a single serving and fill up with ice and Water or Soda Water.

Mint Lemonade (Syrup)

Mint Lemonade (Syrup)

Linda Nortje

Mint Lemonade (Syrup) - Only a few minutes of boiling, some cooling and you have a concentrated Syrup for the most delicious, refreshing Mint Lemonade !

No ratings yet

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Course Drinks

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark

Servings 6 cups

Ingredients

  

1x2x3x

• 3 cups Sugar
• 2 cups Water
• ⅓ cup Lemon Zest grated
• 2 cups Fresh Lemon Juice about 10 Lemons
• 1 cup Fresh Mint Leaves chopped

Instructions

 

• Bring the Sugar, Water and Lemon Zest to the boil – boil (not simmer) 3 minutes
• Add the Lemon Juice and bring back to the boil – remove and let cool
• When cooled to just warm, add the Fresh Mint – let cool completely, stirring now and then
• Pour into a suitable jar or bottle

TO SERVE:

• Dilute one part of Syrup (pour through a small sieve) with 5 parts Water or Soda Water – Vodka can also be added

Notes

TO SERVE:

• Ice Cubes
• Water or Soda Water
• Fresh Mint Leaves
• Thinly Sliced Lemons

Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.

Store in a sealed jar or bottle at room temperature.

LINDA

You Might Also Like:

MINTY MOJITO