Mint Limeade

10m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
20m
Ready In


"This is from Cooking Light magazine. The fresh, cool flavor of mint is a welcome addition to this warm-weather drink. Try serving it as a refreshing cooler with spicy Asian food."

Original is 8 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (741 g)
  • Calories 383.3
  • Total Fat - 0.3 g
  • Saturated Fat - 0.1 g
  • Cholesterol - 0.4 mg
  • Sodium - 54.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 96.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 0.1 g
  • Sugars - 65.7 g
  • Protein - 0.5 g
  • Calcium - 24.2 mg
  • Iron - 0.6 mg
  • Vitamin C - 9.1 mg
  • Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Combine 2 cups water, sugar, and chopped mint in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.

Step 2

Cook until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, let stand 10 minutes.

Step 3

Strain through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids.

Step 4

Combine the remaining 4 cups water, sugar syrup, and lime juice in a large pitcher, stirring well.

Step 5

Serve over ice, garnish with mint sprigs and lime slices, if desired.

Tips


No special items needed.

5 Reviews

Beth

I have made this many times since I saw it here and it is so refreshing and delicious. I plan to make it all winter long to alternate between lemonade and limeade. Who says you can't enjoy these during the winter too!

5.0

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(25 Sep 2012)

QueenBea

I made this to bring to a sick friend and she absolutely loved it, "very refreshing" is what she said. I did not use the garnish. Thanks for putting a smile on my sick buddy's face. Made for the Billboard Recipe Tag Game.

5.0

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(9 Sep 2012)

Sheri

I tried cutting back on the sugar to 1 cup, but it wasn't sweet enough so I used the called for amount and it was just right. We loved it with the addition of the mint. It was thirst quenching and delicious! The whole family loved it.

5.0

review by:
(20 Aug 2012)

Luvcookn

This is lovely with the addition of the mint, so refreshing and thirst quenching! I did however cut back the sugar by 1/4 cup. DD enjoyed it as she was chopping wood, then came back for a second glass! I guess my limes were big as I only used six. So I have enough limes for another pitcher. Thanks T for sharing. Will definately be made again. Made for Billboard Recipe Tag.

5.0

review by:
(20 Aug 2012)

LindasBusyKitchen

Very refreshing and I loved the addition of the mint. A nice summertime beverage. Thank you for sharing T! Linda

5.0

(12 Aug 2012)

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