Most recent update: June 2017
Mint Lemonade has always been one of my summertime thirst-quenching beverages. Adding a sprig of lemon thyme to the mix really kicks up that herbaceous taste. This Lemon Thyme Mint Lemonade is great for sipping during the heat of summer while you are outside enjoying the sunshine.
Well, the rain finally ceased only to bring unseasonably hot weather for a few days. Everyone looked like they were wilting, including the little pots of herbs I keep on the windowsill. Herbs are one of my favorite things to add to nearly anything.
mint lemonade with lemon thyme
In cooking their use is obvious, but most people don’t utilize them in other ways where they can really bump up the flavor. Toss a handful of herbs in with salad greens. Chopped fresh herbs sprinkled over grilled or roasted vegetables is divine. Use them in vinaigrettes, drinks, even ice cream… adding them to both sweet and savory dishes can really make a difference in the flavor of the final dish.
With the sudden heat, I immediately wanted lemonade. I’m never able to resist my ever-present need to put herbs into whatever I can, so I started snipping. I am almost never without lemons – a definite plus.
In my dream world, there are little mason jars filled with delectable drinks lining the shelves of the refrigerator in my outdoor kitchen… each guest able to saunter over and choose which of the many options tickle their fancy.
In reality, I have a kitchen that is so small I have seriously considered applying for “Worst Kitchens in America”. My tiny Brooklyn apartment won’t be gracing the pages of Architectural Digest anytime soon, but I can still have my mason jars of lemonade lining a shelf in my fridge…
Pin it to your drinks board!
Yield: 6
Lemon Thyme Mint Lemonade
A refreshing herbal lemonade that is perfect for beating the heat of summer.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Cooling Time
10 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (don't even think about using bottled)
- 3 cups water
- 8 sprigs lemon thyme
- handful of mint leaves
- lemon slices
- thyme sprigs & mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Combine 3/4 cup sugar, 8 sprigs of lemon thyme and 1 cup of water in a small sauce pot and bring to a simmer.
- Stir occasionally until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat & let cool completely. Strain & set aside.
- In a large pitcher, muddle the mint leaves with a few tablespoons of sugar,add the lemon juice, lemon thyme simple syrup (from above), water and a few slices of lemon.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves & a few sprigs of lemon thyme.
Notes
A word on the lemons... the lemons I had were the size of my fist. Literally. Three gave me a full cup of juice. If you were to see these lemons at the gym, one would assume they were "juice-heads" (pun fully intended)... that being said, you'll need about 5 lemons of normal stature.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 144 Total Fat: 1g Saturated Fat: 0g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 11mg Carbohydrates: 39g Fiber: 4g Sugar: 29g Protein: 2g
This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix on 7/11/2019
Oooh, Sissy! Refreshing! When I one day visit you in your dream home, I fully expect to be able to saunter over and choose a Mason Jar of goodness. =)