Lemon Mint Smoothie (Homemade Lemonade Drink)
Cool down with this refreshing Lemon Mint Smoothie! This easy recipe blends fresh mint, tangy lemon juice, and sweet maple syrup into a frothy homemade lemonade drink, perfect for a summer pick-me-up.
Equipment
- 1 high speed blender
Ingredients
- ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves lightly packed
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup add more to taste (you can use your favorite sweetener)
- 1 + ½ cup cold water
- 1 cup ice optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.¼ cup lemon juice, ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 + ½ cup cold water
- Blend until frothy, add ice, and serve.1 cup ice
Notes
- Keep leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge up to 2 days. Shake and add fresh ice before serving.
- Use fresh lemon juice and mint for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness to taste with more maple syrup.
- Chill glasses in the freezer for extra coolness.
- No Blender? Crush mint leaves with a pestle in a glass, then mix in lemon juice, maple syrup, cold water, and ice.
- See the post above for more variation ideas.
Nutrition
Calories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 19mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 320IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 0.4mg
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