{"id":1357,"date":"2025-04-13T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ashleylaurenturner.com\/?p=1357"},"modified":"2025-07-03T08:48:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T08:48:08","slug":"fresh-mint-lemonade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ashleylaurenturner.com\/?p=1357","title":{"rendered":"Fresh Mint Lemonade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ashleylaurenturner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1.-Mint-Lemonade.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Hand holding a clear glass of lemonade with ice and a gold straw against a white garden wall with ivy and outdoor lights strand\" class=\"wp-image-1358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ashleylaurenturner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1.-Mint-Lemonade.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ashleylaurenturner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1.-Mint-Lemonade.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ashleylaurenturner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1.-Mint-Lemonade.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ashleylaurenturner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1.-Mint-Lemonade.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ashleylaurenturner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1.-Mint-Lemonade.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When the summer sun is giving a scorcher of a day, there&#8217;s nothing more appropriate than an ice cold glass of lemonade. I grew up on the stuff and while I wouldn&#8217;t be the type who drinks it every day, I can&#8217;t resist it a few times a year, especially when summer unfolds its hottest days &#8211; it&#8217;s just so refreshing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ashleylaurenturner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2.-Mint-Lemonade-in-Pitcher-and-glass.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Glass &amp; jug of lemonade on a blue wooden bench\n\" class=\"wp-image-1359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ashleylaurenturner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2.-Mint-Lemonade-in-Pitcher-and-glass.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ashleylaurenturner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2.-Mint-Lemonade-in-Pitcher-and-glass.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ashleylaurenturner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2.-Mint-Lemonade-in-Pitcher-and-glass.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ashleylaurenturner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2.-Mint-Lemonade-in-Pitcher-and-glass.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ashleylaurenturner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2.-Mint-Lemonade-in-Pitcher-and-glass.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The addition of mint to this classic summer drink just adds to the cooling effect and gives a real punch of flavour. It&#8217;s not at all difficult to make and only requires a few minutes of your time. When served over ice, it&#8217;s ready pretty much immediately and the perfect thing to throw together quickly if you have guests coming. Let&#8217;s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">6 large lemons, thinly sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Leaves from 25g of fresh mint (<em>stems discarded<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">250g white caster sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">120ml fresh lemon juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">500ml water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ice cubes to serve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Add the lemon slices, mint leaves and about 1\/2 of the sugar to a large bowl. Using a potato masher, a cocktail muddler or the bottom of a sturdy glass, mash the contents of the bowl for about 5 minutes until juicy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Strain the mixture through a sieve over another bowl, being sure to press the solids as much as you can to squeeze out any juice &amp; flavour you can. Add the rest of the sugar and the water. Stir to combine and pour into a jug or pitcher filled with ice. Leave it to stand for about 5 minutes or so.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Serve cold in glasses with ice. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/ashleylaurenturner.com\/?cat=64\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Click here for more delicious drink recipes!<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When the summer sun is giving a scorcher of a day, there&#8217;s nothing more appropriate than an ice cold glass of lemonade. 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