Mint Lemonade


I think lemonade is one of those simple coolers that can quench your thirst in a jiffy.......for me just this picture is enough to beat the crazzzzy heat in Bangalore.

I know.....Lemonade.....I mean come on.........the recipe is a no brainer.....I think even my 3 year old girl can make this (exaggeration)........for those who don't .....I am putting up the recipe.



Ingredients
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  • 1cup Sugar (for simple syrup)
  • 1 cup Water (for simple syrup)
  • 1 cup Lemon Juice
  • 4 to 5 cups Ice cubes
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Mint leave (chopped and and lightly crushed)
  • 3 cups water
  • Big pinch Salt






Method
  1. Prepare simple syrup: in a saucepan combine sugar and 1 cup water,place on medium heat and stir till  the sugar dissolves. Let this cool down completely. Simple syrup is ready.Keep this aside.
  2. Fill a pitcher/ jug with ice. Add lemon juice and 3 cups water.Now add 1/2 quantity of simple syrup and mix well.Taste and test if you need more sweetness,add more sugar syrup if required.
  3. Add salt and mint leaves and mix well.
  4. Serve cold.

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