Mint lemonade with honey
This tasty beverage is packed with just the right amount of vitamins and nutrients to provide a boost to your immune system and promote a healthy heart as well as healthy skin and bones!
Ingredients:
7 cups water, divided
1/2 cup honey
1 cup fresh lemon juice (4 to 6 lemons)
2 ounces fresh mint leaves (1 cup or 1 bunch)
8 cinnamon sticks
Directions:
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, add 1 cup water and the honey. Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the honey is melted. Stir every minute.
- Add the mint leaves to the bowl and muddle (mash). Cover and steep for 15 minutes.
- Add the lemon juice and remaining 6 cups of water. Stir. You can leave the mint leaves or remove them by straining the lemonade with a fine mesh strainer.
- Serve over ice with a cinnamon stick to stir.
Makes 8 servings
Carb choices per serving: 1 1/2
*Option not included in nutrition facts.
Reviewed By: Allina Health's Patient Education Department
First Published: 09/14/2020
Last Reviewed: 09/11/2020
Use frozen fruits, such as berries, for ice cubes to add more flavor.*
