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    Fresh Mint Limeade – With Real Limes or Concentrate

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    Fresh mint limeade is so delightful. You can whip up a batch in no time using limeade concentrate, or make the real deal with fresh lime juice.


    Check out the recipe and instructions below for a crowd-pleasing summer drink.

    Mint Lemeade
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    • Easy summertime drink
    • Make sparkling limeade
    • Shortcut Tip
    • Mint Limeade

    Easy summertime drink

    The mint on my little terrace garden has been my favorite this year (don't tell the Basil, I hate to pick favorites and he's put on a good show).

    One of my favorite summer drinks (there I go again picking favorites) is a sparkly glass of limeade, with plenty of mint muddled right in. I've had all the glorious mint I can handle, and it's been awesome!

    I honestly love a good fresh-squeezed lime, but I'm not a fool. Those frozen containers of limeade concentrate in the freezer at the grocery store call my name. They do call my name, if you stand close enough you can hear it.

    Make sparkling limeade

    Swap sparkling water for ice water to make your mint limeade really ... well, sparkle!

    I'll happily use the drink mix and not feel guilty, and swap water for sparkling water, muddling the mint right in. SO EASY. If you add some rum you can call it a MOJITO and have a real party.

    Shortcut Tip

    I've given two recipes below. One uses fresh limes (because they rock), and my quick recipe using limeade concentrate.

    If you're grabbing those fresh limes, I like to use an electric juicer. They are so affordable and get the job done with much less effort than a reamer.

    My shortcut tip for making mint limeade is to use frozen limeade concentrate. Get it right in the freezer section of the grocery store. There's no waiting for the sugar to dissolve and the taste is delightfully fresh.

    More easy summer drinks recipes

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    fresh mint limeade in clear glasses on blue towel with straws

    Mint Limeade

    Tara Teaspoon
    Fresh mint limeade is so delightful. You can whip up a batch in no time using limeade concentrate, or make the real deal with fresh lime juice.
    5 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 207 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Shortcut Limeade

    • ⅓ cup mint leaves
    • 2 cups ice
    • 1 can (12 oz) frozen limeade concentrate
    • Lime wedges & mint for serving

    Fresh Limeade

    • 3 cups ice plus more for serving
    • ⅓ cup mint leaves
    • 1 cup fresh lime juice
    • 1½ cups granulated sugar
    • 4 cups water
    • Lime wedges & mint for serving

    Instructions
     

    Shortcut Limeade

    • To make mint limeade with concentrate add mint leaves and ice to a large pitcher. Mash a little with a wooden spoon to muddle the mint. Add limeade concentrate and water according to package directions. Stir and serve garnished with lime and mint.

    Fresh Limeade

    • To make mint limeade with fresh lime juice, crush mint leaves with ice in a pitcher, using a wooden spoon to muddle the mint. Pour in lime juice, sugar and water. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour through a strainer into ice-filled glasses. Serve garnished with lime and mint.
    • Swap sparkling water for still water for a sparkling drink.

    Notes

    Nutrition facts are for both recipes together. The calories for one serving of one recipe would be half.
    • Muddling is just lightly pressing the mint leaves with a few gentle twists.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 21mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 1gSugar: 51gVitamin A: 233IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
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    Filed Under: Drinks and Smoothies, New Years, Party Foods Tagged With: beverage, cocktail, drinks, food styling, limeade, mint, mint limeade, mocktail, mojito, nicole hill gerulat, rum, summer

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    Comments

    1. Melinda Gutierrez says

      October 19, 2017 at 2:38 am

      Do you still have two recipes for the mint limeade? There is only one posted-the one with the lime concentrate. I wanted to see your recipe for using fresh limes too so I can compare them. Thank you

      Reply
      • Tara says

        January 04, 2018 at 5:42 pm

        Yes! I've amended the recipe to include now!

        Reply
    2. Mary Bench says

      July 18, 2018 at 12:07 pm

      Mint and lime is a great combination. You've hit the perfect ratio with this one!

      Reply
    3. Ruby Neff says

      March 26, 2020 at 2:16 am

      Ooh I think I'll have to make this to help bring some sunshine to my family during our quarantine 🙂

      Reply
    4. Moriah Garnett says

      April 07, 2020 at 9:14 am

      I love the shortcut tip. This makes me feel like summer is almost here.

      Reply
    5. Julie says

      April 07, 2020 at 10:13 am

      This recipe is so easy with your shortcut tip. I'm thinking of ways I can use this as a mixer for summer backyard get-togethers!

      Reply
    6. Marie says

      April 25, 2020 at 4:26 pm

      This limeade with mint is such a crowd pleaser. So refreshing! It's perfect with our summer barbecuing. I also love the shortcut tip too if my boys aren't available to help juice the limes!

      Reply
    7. Marta says

      May 19, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      This recipe is a spot-on one for the Texas heat I'm facing in the coming months. It's so refreshing!

      Reply
      • Tara says

        May 20, 2020 at 6:34 pm

        For sure! Texas can be brutal!

        Reply
    8. Bernice Hill says

      May 20, 2020 at 2:18 am

      YUM! I have absolutely been craving limeade. I think our lime consumption has been up considerably during this pandemic! This recipe is a must try.

      Reply
      • Tara says

        May 20, 2020 at 6:34 pm

        Ours too! It's a nice change from lemonade!

        Reply
    9. Analida Braeger says

      May 22, 2020 at 11:00 am

      I have a patch of mint near my house that is growing out of control so I am always looking for new recipes to use mint. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    10. LINDSEY PINE says

      May 22, 2020 at 11:38 am

      This drink is so summery! I love it! I 'm definitely going to make the option with sparkling water for an extra refreshing drink!

      Reply
    11. GUNJAN C Dudani says

      May 23, 2020 at 4:10 pm

      My daughter is a lemonade crazy and so this would be her favorite. I am making this tonight for a treat for her with dinner.

      Reply
    12. Mama Maggie's Kitchen says

      May 23, 2020 at 9:14 pm

      This Mint Limeade looks SO deliciously good. I wish I could eat that right now! My husband will love this too!

      Reply
    13. Sam says

      May 25, 2020 at 2:22 am

      Oh this looks too good! So cool and refreshing. It sounds perfect on a hot summer day.

      Reply
    14. Nicole says

      May 25, 2020 at 8:05 am

      It’s nearly 90 degrees here today and I could totally go for one of these right now!!! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    15. Jen says

      June 11, 2020 at 9:30 am

      The perfect drink you want to be sipping on while hanging out by the pool! So light and refreshing. Loved it!

      Reply
    16. Beth says

      June 11, 2020 at 1:28 pm

      This is so refreshing and tasty! I love this drink even my kids love it too! I will definitely be making this again!

      Reply
    17. Amanda says

      June 11, 2020 at 8:37 pm

      Perfect for those hot days, so refreshing!

      Reply
    18. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      June 12, 2020 at 1:15 am

      This mint limeade couldn't look any more perfect!

      Reply
    19. Vikki says

      June 12, 2020 at 1:43 am

      Love this refreshing drink!

      Reply
    20. Toni says

      June 12, 2020 at 7:40 am

      My husband really loved this! Such a refreshing drink!

      Reply
    21. Sara Welch says

      June 12, 2020 at 8:49 pm

      Such a great way to cool down on a hot summer day! Looking forward to enjoying this all season long!

      Reply

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