Serves 5
10 min
Mint Infused Lemonade
Recipe GLPR363d72acc7eeee
A refreshing Caribbean-inspired beverage that combines fresh lemon juice with aromatic mint and warm spice notes. This drink balances bright citrus with cooling mint, subtle sweetness, and a hint of cumin and black pepper for complexity. Perfect for warm weather gatherings.
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Ingredients
6 cups water
2 lemons, juiced
1 cup cane sugar
2 cups fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon black salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch black pepper
Directions
In a large pitcher, combine water and cane sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
Squeeze the fresh lemon juice into the pitcher and stir to combine with the sweetened water.
Add the roughly chopped fresh mint leaves to the pitcher.
Sprinkle in the black salt, ground cumin, and black pepper. Stir well to distribute the spices evenly throughout the liquid.
Let the mixture steep for 15-20 minutes at room temperature, allowing the mint and spices to infuse into the lemonade.
Strain the lemonade through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the mint leaves and any sediment.
Transfer the strained lemonade to glasses filled with ice and serve immediately. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint if desired.
