To make mint lemonade, start by preparing a batch of fresh lemonade as described earlier, using freshly squeezed lemon juice, water, and your preferred sweetener.
Next, gather a handful of fresh mint leaves. Rinse them under cold water to remove any dirt or impurities. Pat them dry with a clean towel.
Take a small saucepan and add about a cup of water to it. Place it on the stovetop over medium heat and bring it to a gentle boil. Once the water is boiling, add the mint leaves and let them steep for about 5 minutes. This will extract the fresh mint flavor.
After 5 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mint-infused water to cool completely. You can speed up the cooling process by placing the saucepan in the refrigerator for a while.
Once the mint water has cooled, strain out the mint leaves, ensuring that only the mint-infused water remains.
Now, combine the mint-infused water with the prepared lemonade in a pitcher. Stir the mixture well to blend the flavors together.
Taste the mint lemonade and adjust the sweetness or tartness as desired by adding more sweetener or lemon juice.
Finally, pour the mint lemonade into glasses filled with ice cubes. You can garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh mint leaves for an extra touch of freshness.
Sip and enjoy the invigorating and minty flavors of mint lemonade!
