Frozen Mint Lemonade Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
6 cups
Ingredients
  • 1¾ cups water, divided
  • 1¼ cups fresh mint leaves, divided, plus whole sprigs for garnish
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3½ cups ice
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
Directions
  1. In a small saucepan, combine ¾ cup of the water, ¼ cup of the mint leaves, the sugar and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook until the sugar has dissolved, 2 minutes.
  2. Let cool completely, then strain into a blender.
  3. To the blender, add the remaining ingredients and blend until a smooth slush forms.
  4. Divide between glasses, garnish with mint sprigs and serve.