Photo: Ernest Porzi
Sparkling Mint Lemonade
6 ingredients
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Lemonade is a welcome drink when springtime temperatures start to rise. Choose lemons that are plump and firm. Before juicing each lemon, press and roll it firmly against a work surface to break some of the membranes holding the juice.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
61
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Fat
16g
Carbs
Counts 2 of 4 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Peppermint | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 lemon peel strips, each 3 inches long, plus 12 lemon slices for garnish
- 4 large fresh mint sprigs, plus 12 small sprigs for garnish
- 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (8 to 10 lemons)
- 3 bottles (each 24 fl. oz.) sparkling water, chilled
- Ice cubes as needed
Directions
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By williamssonoma ·
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