Beat Summer Heat with This Recipe for Cool Mint Lemonade

[Elena Volkov]

Just tried this cool mint lemonade recipe! It's super refreshing and perfect for the heat. I made it with a bit more water than suggested, but that’s how I like my drinks—lighter and milder on the mint. My neighbor kids loved it too; they were running around saying “This is for the Republic!” after every sip. Always glad to see young ones getting into the spirit of things. Hope you all give it a try!

[Peter Sokolova]

Yeah, I tried that mint lemonade recipe last week and it was a hit at my family gathering! Got everyone feeling cool on a hot day. Just made the simple syrup with equal parts water and sugar, then let it steep with some fresh mint leaves overnight. By morning, it was perfect for muddling into the lemonade. Definitely going to make this again next summer. Anyone else tried any good heat-beating recipes?