Mint Limeade

May 16th, 2011 | Filed under: recipe, sides & bites | Tags: lime, mint, summerMint Limeade

I know it may not seem this way for some of you up north, but I assure you that warm weather is on its way! It’s just two short weeks until Memorial Day, the official kick-off for picnics, BBQs and pool parties. All you need now is the perfect drink recipe.

And of course, by drink I don’t mean cocktail. I am, after all, a responsible 8-month pregnant lady and someone my size and shape would get funny looks holding a cocktail. So this Mint Limeade is a deliciously virgin beverage, though I’m quite sure adding a shot or two of tequila wouldn’t detract from its charms. Usually, I’m too impatient to make quality beverages. They always require cooled simple syrup and I just don’t plan that far in advance.

Mint Limeade

That’s why I love this recipe. You basically take all the ingredients and throw them in a blender – whole limes, ice, water, brown sugar and mint leaves. The lime and mint make it super refreshing while the brown sugar adds a nice depth and almost caramel flavor. It’s definitely summer in a glass.

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Mint Limeade
If you’re feeling boozy, I’d add a few shots of tequila. Feel free to experiment with other kinds of booze and let me know how it goes!4 limes
1 cup light brown sugar
2 cup cold water
1 1/2 cups ice
1/4 cup mint leaves
Special equipment: a good blender. If you don’t have a good one, this may be a bit pulpy – juice the limes instead of using them whole.

Roughly cut the zest off of the limes (see photo). You can save the lime zest for other uses (like flavoring stock, soup, etc.) or discard.

Toss the limes, sugar, water, ice and mint leaves in a blender and blender for 2 – 3 minutes or until really smooth.

Pour and garnish with a mint leaf.

Makes 4 limeades.

 

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9 Comments on “Mint Limeade”

  1. 1judee@glutenfreeA-Z Blog said at 11:04 am on May 16th, 2011:Yum. I made a similar recipe but I added kiwi and optional rum! I called them kiwi mojitos! both recipes look like winners. Great blog!
  2. 2Diana said at 12:25 pm on May 16th, 2011:Nice. I’ve been making mint ginger lemonade lately but this is a lot simpler. Steeping the ginger takes a while but it sure is delicious!
  3. 3Oui, Chef said at 1:15 pm on May 16th, 2011:I’m thinking rum, and I’ll be sure to let you know how it goes!
  4. 4Christina said at 1:44 am on May 17th, 2011:I used the bacardi rock coconut, AMAZING!!
  5. 5Kathryn said at 7:03 am on May 17th, 2011:I really how what you’re saying about warm weather is true- I can’t stand another day of 45 degrees! I love the look of that limeade, though- I’ll definitely have to try that one this summer.
  6. 6Ashley@bakerbynature said at 4:44 pm on May 17th, 2011:How refreshing and summer-y! Looks like the perfect drink to kick off the summer.
  7. 7Katherine said at 1:17 am on May 18th, 2011:I live in Israel right now and lemonade with mint is the national beverage – and it is definitely summertime over here! Love the idea of blending it all together though for a slightly thicker shake.
  8. 8Monica said at 7:06 am on May 18th, 2011:We came across a very similar drinks years ago in an alley bar in Puerto Rico. The bartender blended whole lines (rinds and all) with sugar and water. Then mixed in coconut rum or any other liquor. Amazingly cool summer drink! Love it.
  9. 9LimeCake said at 9:17 pm on May 18th, 2011:Oh this looks delicious! Adding tequila just sounds incredible!

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