Intro
I’m in denial that summer is nearing an end. I’ve been here before and I know myself enough to know that it happens in a moment. One moment its tomatoes and the next it’s apples, warm drinks and pumpkin everything. But that moment hasn’t happened yet so I’m still planning on repeated pitchers of this peppermint lemonade.
This was our lemonade of choice this summer. It’s what we sold at the stand and has been the perfect drink to chase away the heat. I love the lingering cold feeling that peppermint leaves on the tongue especially on a particularly hot day, of which we’ve had many. And I’m hoping for several more.
Although I’ve yet to try it, I imagine a splash of vodka or gin would go quite nicely here as well. Cheers to a bit more summer!
Peppermint Tea Lemonade
Originally the idea here was to create a Peppermint Arnold Palmer of sorts but it ended up being more like a flavored lemonade. You can add more water to the tea base if you’d like to go with my original plan but this is how I made it again and again. Also, I leave the tea bags in until the pitcher runs dry. By the last glass the peppermint flavor is intense and incredibly refreshing. Feel free to add in more tea bags from the get-go if you like it real minty.
1 cup hot water
1 cup sugar
3 peppermint tea bags
1 cup fresh lemon juice
2 cups cold water
fresh mint leaves (optional)
Stir together the hot water and sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Add the peppermint tea bags and let steep for at least 10 minutes.
In a large pitcher combine the peppermint syrup (I keep the tea bags in) with the lemon juice and water. Taste and adjust to your liking.
Serve over ice with fresh mint if you have it.
Thanks for sharing a summery recipe! I’m not ready yet for fall either and I’m all for enjoying these last few weeks of hot days. This recipe looks so refreshing!
Such gorgeous simple photos!
This sounds so wicked-refreshing. Love this!
Sure sounds refreshing and today is going to be another scorcher!! I’ve got to get out early and do the 4 miles because the humidity is at 110 % at least it feels like it and the heat index is over 100. I guess we’re paying for the cooler July but this recipe is a must!!
This is a perfect drink for the South — we here in Virginia have several weeks of hot weather left. I’m trying this today!
This looks and sounds absolutely delicious! Need to try this before summer ends! Thank you!
i bet that peppermint syrup would go well in many a summer cocktail. might have to make some to keep on hand. no sign of fall yet – 80 degrees today!
My favourite summer drink lately has been chilled fresh mint tea – I’m sure I’d love this!
What a simple and delicious way to pump up lemonade! Or mint tea! Or both at once, I guess! 🙂 I am definitely going to give this one a try.
I agree with the other commenters – it is definitely still summer (especially in central Illinois) and I am thrilled to have this lemonade to try!
It’s funny how your summer is winding down while ours has yet to begin (darn foggy SF summers!) This sounds perfect. xoxo
Cheers! 🙂
I see peppermint tea lemonade spiked with bourbon in my future.
Wowzers! I could use a few sips of this right now!
Totally agree that I’m not ready for summer to be done – I think this lemonade needs to be part of my weekend.
This looks delicious! I’ll definitely be giving it a go as I cling on to the last of the Summer!
Beci x
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I was just wondering where I could find these beautiful chicken breasts with the little drumsticks, thanks. These recipes look like a fabulous way to end summer grilling…maybe on the beach at Semiahmoo spit if the weather is as they say it will be!
This looks so good. I wonder if I used all fresh mint….I have so much in the garden I might just give it a try. Thanks!
Looks so refreshing and so good!
This sounds like a great summer drink