This Green Apple Mint Lemonade recipe is incredibly easy and refreshing. Perfect for a hot summer day or any time you need a pick-me-up. I stumbled on this recipe quite by accident – I was trying to use up some leftover apples and mint from my garden, and this is what I came up with. It's since become a favorite in my household! One of my friends told me about their fun hiking experience in the mountains, and it inspired me to create this drink.
The combination of tart green apples and refreshing mint creates a delightful flavor that's both sweet and tangy. The lime juice adds a touch of zest, balancing the sweetness and adding a vibrant note. I like to make this in big batches so I can enjoy it all week long... it’s amazing! Honestly, I've made other versions of this drink, but this version is a winner.
Required Equipments
- Juicer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Large pitcher
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon or whisk
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This Green Apple Mint Lemonade recipe is a refreshing blend of tart green apples, cooling mint, and a zesty lime. It's perfect for a hot day or any occasion where a delightful beverage is needed.
⏳ Yield & Time
Yield: 1 servings
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time:
🍽 Ingredients
📖 Instructions
- First things first, wash and chop your apples. I usually use about 2 medium-sized green apples, but you can adjust this depending on your preference and how strong of an apple flavor you like. Chop 'em up into chunks small enough for your juicer to handle.
- Next, grab your trusty juicer! Juice those apple chunks until you get about 1 ½ cups of apple juice. Don't worry if you don't get exactly that amount - some apples are juicier than others.
- Now for the minty fresh part! Roughly chop about ½ cup of fresh mint leaves. I tend to use more if I'm feeling particularly minty-fresh, and it's never a bad thing!
- In a large pitcher, combine the apple juice, mint leaves, and the juice of 1 lime. This adds a nice zesty contrast to the sweetness of the apples and the cooling mint. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or whisk.
- If you prefer a sweeter lemonade, add simple syrup to taste. I personally like to start with about ¼ cup and add more little by little until it's perfectly balanced for my taste buds.
- Stir well, making sure the simple syrup dissolves completely and the mint leaves release their aroma. You'll know you've done it right when you get that amazing minty-apple scent.
- Taste and adjust! Sometimes you need a little extra lime, or maybe some more simple syrup. It's your drink, so make it just the way you like it!
- Add ice and water - This is the part that transforms your concoction into actual lemonade. I use about 2 cups of ice (maybe more, depending on how cold I want it) and then I fill the pitcher with cold, filtered water until it's perfectly full.
- Give it one last stir, and you're ready to enjoy. If you have some extra mint sprigs, add them for a nice garnish. They look super pretty too!
- Take a big sip of the most refreshing Green Apple Mint Lemonade you've ever made...or maybe it's just the best you've made so far. Either way, enjoy it!
📝 Notes
- For a stronger apple flavor, use more apples. For a more intense mint flavor, increase the amount of mint leaves. Feel free to adjust the sweetness and tartness according to your preference. Have fun with it!
- If you don't have a juicer, you can finely grate the apples and strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve. It'll take a little more time and elbow grease, but it works in a pinch!
🍎 Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal
Protein: 1g
Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Calcium: 20mg
