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Recipes byDolapo Grey
DRINKS & SMOOTHIESJULY 10, 2025

Refreshing Lemon Drink

This lemon drink perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavours, making it a delightful treat to enjoy with family and friends on a warm day

Reading time
1 MIN READ
Ingredients
6 INGREDIENTS
Step photos
6 PHOTOS
Video
VIDEO
Refreshing Lemon Drink

This Lemon drink is incredibly refreshing, with a wonderful balance of sweet and tangy flavours, making it a truly delicious treat to wow your family and friends this summer. I'm sure it will be a hit!

INGREDIENTS / 06

  • Mint leaves
  • Sugar
  • Lemon juice
  • Lemon slices
  • Ice
  • Water

METHOD / 07

1 MIN READ
  1. 01

    Squeeze the juice of one whole lemon

  2. 02

    Wash and slice about half a lemon for garnishing

  3. 03

    Transfer rinsed mint leaves and sugar into a pitcher. You could also use a mixture of honey and sugar

  4. 04

    Gently mash the mint with the sugar to release its fragrance, then add lemon juice and mix thoroughly to combine

  5. 05

    Add the ice and ice cold water, and mix well to combine. You want the sugar to be completely dissolved

  6. 06

    Add a few slices of lemon for extra flavour and colour

  7. 07

    Serve and enjoy

    Refreshing Lemon Drink

    • 1 1/2 lemons
    • 2 tbsps mint leaves
    • 6 tbsps sugar
    • 4 cups ice
    • 5 cups ice cold water
    1. Squeeze the juice of one whole lemon
    2. Wash and slice about half a lemon for garnishing
    3. Transfer rinsed mint leaves and sugar into a pitcher. You could also use a mixture of honey and sugar
    4. Gently mash the mint with the sugar to release its fragrance, then add lemon juice and mix thoroughly to combine
    5. Add the ice and ice cold water, and mix well to combine. You want the sugar to be completely dissolved
    6. Add a few slices of lemon for extra flavour and colour
    7. Serve and enjoy

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RECIPE BY

Dolapo Grey

PUBLISHED JULY 10, 2025

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