Name: Pepper Mint Limeade
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Beverages
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh mint leaves; 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 cup sugar; 4 cups water; Ice cubes (as needed); Sliced limes and sprigs of fresh mint for garnish (optional)

Pepper mint limeade is the perfect refreshing drink for warm days, with its cool twist of peppery freshness and zesty lime flavor. This revitalizing drink is a symphony of flavors, blending sweet and tangy notes that will leave you feeling revitalized and ready to take on the day.

Ready Time

15 mins

Yields

4 servings

Ingredients

2 cups fresh mint leaves
1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 cup sugar
4 cups water
Ice cubes (as needed)
Sliced limes and sprigs of fresh mint for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Rinse the fresh mint leaves with cold water, then gently pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

In a large pitcher, combine the fresh mint leaves and sugar.

Muddle the mint leaves gently with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release the oils and flavor.

Add the freshly squeezed lime juice and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Add the water and stir well to combine.

Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Strain the mixture into glasses filled with ice and discard the mint leaves.

Stir gently and garnish with sliced limes and sprigs of fresh mint, if desired.

Serve immediately and adjust the sweetness and tartness to taste.

Notes

Be sure to use fresh and high-quality ingredients, especially the mint leaves and lime juice, to get the best flavor out of this refreshing drink.

You can adjust the amount of sugar to your taste, or even use a sweetener like honey or agave nectar if you prefer.

To make this recipe more potent, you can let it chill for a few hours or even overnight in the fridge.

If you’re serving this at a party, consider making a big batch and storing it in a large jug or container, so guests can serve themselves.

Don’t over-muddle the mint leaves, as this can make the drink bitter – a gentle press will do the trick! Feel free to experiment with different types of mint, like peppermint, spearmint, or even basil, to give the drink a unique twist.