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.
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.
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📖 Recipe
Mint Limeade
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.
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Tara Teaspoon
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Beth says
This is so refreshing and tasty! I love this drink even my kids love it too! I will definitely be making this again!
Amanda says
Perfect for those hot days, so refreshing!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
This mint limeade couldn't look any more perfect!
Vikki says
Love this refreshing drink!
Toni says
My husband really loved this! Such a refreshing drink!
Sara Welch says
Such a great way to cool down on a hot summer day! Looking forward to enjoying this all season long!
Stephanie L. says
Wow! This beverage was delicious and incredibly refreshing. It's a keeper for sure (going to be a staple in my house this summer). I did have to make some adjustments, as I have a more reserved sweet tooth. I reduced the sugar to 1 cup and then still had to increase the water by 1 cup (so 1 cup of sugar and 5 cups of water). I probably could have added more water and increased the lime a little, but I was serving it to others and it seemed pretty balanced with those adjustments.
Tara Teaspoon says
Thanks for sharing your notes Stephanie. Glad it was a hit!