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Mint Lemonade (Syrup)
Linda Nortje
Mint Lemonade (Syrup) - Only a few minutes of boiling, some cooling and you have a concentrated Syrup for the most delicious, refreshing Mint Lemonade !
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Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
10
minutes
mins
Course
Drinks
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Servings
6
cups
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
3
cups
Sugar
2
cups
Water
⅓
cup
Lemon Zest
grated
2
cups
Fresh Lemon Juice
about 10 Lemons
1
cup
Fresh Mint Leaves
chopped
Instructions
Bring the Sugar, Water and Lemon Zest to the boil – boil (not simmer) 3 minutes
Add the Lemon Juice and bring back to the boil – remove and let cool
When cooled to
just
warm, add the Fresh Mint – let cool completely, stirring now and then
Pour into a suitable jar or bottle
TO SERVE:
Dilute one part of Syrup (pour through a small sieve) with 5 parts Water or Soda Water – Vodka can also be added
Notes
TO SERVE:
Ice Cubes
Water or Soda Water
Fresh Mint Leaves
Thinly Sliced Lemons
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.