Brown Sugar and Mint Limeade
A quick and easy refreshing drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.
Ingredients
For the Limeade:
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 5 medium size limes, juiced for the limeade
- 12 fresh mint leaves
For Serving and Garnish:
- 2 cups ice cubes for serving
- 1 lime, cut into 6 wedges for garnish
- 6 small sprigs of mint for garnish
Equipment
- A large pitcher
Instructions
For the Limeade:
- To a large pitcher, add water, brown sugar, and lime juice. Stir until the brown sugar is dissolved. Add mint leaves and stir.
- Chill for 2 hours before serving so that the mint will infuse flavor into the limeade. If a stronger mint flavor is preferred, chill overnight. The mint leaves will just need to be removed before serving because they'll turn a dark color.
For Serving and Garnish:
- Just before serving, add ice to the pitcher.
- Optional: Brown Sugar Rimmed Serving Glasses/Mason Jars - An option is to rub a wedge of lime around the rim of a serving glass or mason jar. Then put some brown sugar in a plate or small bowl, turn the glass or mason jar upside down, and dip it in the sugar until the rim is completely coated with the brown sugar.
- Serve while ice cold. Garnish the serving glasses with lime wedges and sprigs of mint.