Description
Quench your thirst with this easy lemonade recipe for one: perfect for hot days or when you’re just chilling. Simple, quick, and utterly refreshing.
Ingredients
Units
- 2 ounces lemon juice or 1 whole lemon (juiced)
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 2 ounces sparkling water
- Fresh mint
- Fresh lemon wheels or slices for garnish
Instructions
- To a sturdy glass, add half of the lemon juice and 2 fresh mint leaves.
- Muddle the mint leaves with the lemon juice (optional)
- Add ice to the glass, and add the remaining lemon juice, simple syrup, and cold or sparkling water.
- Stir well to combine and chill.
- For serving, fill a glass with fresh ice, and pour the mixture, strained, over the ice.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon wheel or slice.
Notes
- Use sparkling water for a special twist!
