Homemade lemonade with mint
Summer is nigh in the northern hemisphere. Every warm day that comes feels like a victory and we try to make the most of it, as if it were the only warm day of the year. The people who live in cold places know what I am talking about. Walks in the woods, pic nics, basking in the sun, barbecues, a stroll by the lake…I cannot wait!

Last year I was after the perfect summer drink, something refreshing and easy to make. I love juices, I grew up spoiled for choice for tropical juices so there aren’t many juices here in Germany that I fancy. The recipe I am sharing with you is homemade lemonade with mint and it is delicious, easy and perfect for hot summer days. But be very careful, you might get addicted!


Homemade lemonade with mint (makes 1,1l)

1l + 100ml of water

4 fresh mint sprigs
4 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp sugar

1. In a pan mix 100ml of water, the mint throroughly washed and the sugar. Bring it to boil on medium heat and then set aside to cool down. Add the lemon juice and take the mint off the mixture. This is your base for the drink, it is like a strong tea.

2. Add the base to the rest of the water and chill until you are ready to serve.
Last year I made the tea base into ice cubes so I always had it ready in my freezer making it super easy to prepare the lemonade, all I had to do was add water! Also if you are in a hurry you don’t have to wait for the tea to cool down, you can just add ice straight away.
This drink can become the main attraction at your get together and it is very versatile, serve it straight up garnished with fresh mint leaves or as a mixer to accompany vodka or even better: add a couple tablespoons to a glass of prosecco.