🥤 Lumen‑Plus Mint Lemonade (Mint Lemon + Citrus Drink)

🥤 Lumen‑Plus Mint Lemonade (Mint Lemon + Citrus Drink)

Ingredients (makes ~4 servings)

1 ½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 8–10 lemons)

3 cups water (plus more to dilute to your taste)

1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves (about 20 stems)

1 cup sugar (adjust sweetness to taste)

Ice cubes

Optional: 1 cup sparkling water for a fizzy twist

Instructions

1. Blend the Base:
In a blender, combine lemon juice, mint leaves, sugar, and ~½ cup water. Blend until the mint is finely pureed.

2. Strain (optional):
Pour the blended mixture through a fine sieve into a pitcher to remove larger mint pieces (or leave them in for texture).

3. Dilute & Chill:
Add the remaining water and plenty of ice to the pitcher, stirring to combine.

4. Serve:
Pour into glasses over ice. For a fizzy version, top with sparkling water just before serving.

5. Garnish:
Add extra mint sprigs or lemon slices to the glass.

 

🔄 Tips & Variations

Mint forward: For a stronger mint flavor, bruise the mint leaves with a wooden spoon before blending.

Lime swap: Use lime juice instead of lemon for a sharper citrus punch.

Frozen: Blend in ice for a refreshing slush-style “limonana.”

Sweetness: Honey or agave can be substituted for sugar for a different flavor profile.