Are you looking for a refreshing and flavorful drink to quench your thirst? Look no further! This Minty-lemony drink is the perfect choice for a hot summer day or any time you need a revitalizing beverage. Made with fresh mint leaves, zesty lemons, and a hint of ginger, this drink is bursting with refreshing flavors that will awaken your senses.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh mint leaves
- 6 large lemons
- 1 Kg of sugar
- 1 liter water
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 pinch green color (food grade)
Instructions:
- Pick the mint leaves and wash them thoroughly under running water.
- Clean and grate the ginger.
- Heat water in a vessel and add sugar to it.
- Let the sugar dissolve completely, then filter the sugar syrup with a thin muslin cloth.
- Boil the syrup on medium heat for about 20 minutes until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Add the mint leaves, grated ginger, and juice of lemons to the syrup. Allow the mint flavor to infuse into the syrup for 4-5 hours.
- If desired, add a pinch of green food-grade color for an appealing visual touch.
- Store the concentrate in a clean glass bottle.
- To make the drink, pour about 1 tablespoon of the concentrate into a glass and add water according to your taste preference.
- Top it off with crushed ice and serve this refreshing Minty-lemony drink.
Recipe Details:
- License: CC BY 3.0
- Source URL: A Refreshing Drink To Welcome You All
- Calories: 42.6 kcal
- Fat: 0.47 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.08 g
- Carbohydrates: 12.49 g
- Net Carbohydrates: 8.27 g
- Sugar: 2.87 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 15.17 mg
- Protein: 1.75 g
- Vitamin B2: 0.06 mg
- Vitamin B3: 0.37 mg
- Manganese: 0.21 mg
- Copper: 0.12 mg
- Fiber: 4.23 g
- Vitamin B5: 0.26 mg
- Phosphorus: 28.29 mg
- Potassium: 235.09 mg
- Vitamin B6: 0.11 mg
- Vitamin B1: 0.06 mg
- Magnesium: 22.38 mg
- Iron: 1.41 mg
- Folate: 29 µg
- Zinc: 0.25 mg
- Vitamin C: 62.02 mg
- Vitamin A: 660.96 IU
- Calcium: 69.56 mg
- Vitamin E: 0.16 mg
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Vegan: Yes
- Gluten Free: Yes
- Dairy Free: Yes
- Health Score: 36
- Price Per Serving: $0.8785
Enjoy this delightful Minty-lemony drink and let its refreshing flavors transport you to a state of pure bliss. Cheers to a cool and invigorating beverage that will surely become a favorite among your family and friends!
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