Lemon Thyme Lemonade with Mint
Lemon thyme lemonade with mint is a refreshing herbal lemonade that is perfect for beating the heat of summer.
Servings: 6
Calories: 144kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup, if you prefer a sweeter lemonade + 2 tbsp. for muddling
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice from about 5 lemons
- 6 cups water
- 8 sprigs lemon thyme
- handful of mint leaves 5-8, depending on how minty you like it
- lemon slices
- lemon 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 saucepan 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 2 tablespoons of sugar.
- Add 1 cup lemon juice, remaining 5 cups of water and lemon thyme simple syrup.
- Garnish with lemon slices, fresh mint leaves & a few sprigs of lemon thyme.
Notes
Lemonade will keep in the fridge for about 5 days, give it a stir before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 29g