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Mint and Rosemary Lemonade with Vanilla

Refresh with Mint and Rosemary Lemonade with Vanilla Bliss

Mint and Rosemary Lemonade with Vanilla is a refreshing drink that combines lemon, aromatic herbs, and vanilla for a delightful twist on hydration.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Infusion Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: christmas holiday drinks
Cuisine: beverage
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Lemonade Base
  • 1 cup lemon slices adds zesty flavor
  • 1 cup granulated sugar balances tartness
Herbal Infusion
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves provides refreshing flavor
  • ¼ cup fresh rosemary leaves adds fragrant touch
  • 1 piece vanilla bean use seeds and pod for flavor
Mixing
  • 8 cups cold water dilutes the mixture for refreshment

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • fine mesh strainer
  • pitcher
  • spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large bowl, combine lemon slices, granulated sugar, mint leaves, rosemary leaves, and vanilla bean seeds (plus pod). Massage gently for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight.
  3. After infusion, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing gently to extract juice.
  4. Add cold water to the pitcher with the infused juice and stir well.
  5. Serve over ice, garnished with fresh mint, rosemary, or a lemon slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 29gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are fresh for the best flavor. Adjust sweetness as preferred and chill everything for optimal refreshment.

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