NICO'S MINTY MEYER LEMONADE

Nico

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APRIL 2, 2021

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

“It tastes like paradise! Putting the decorations on it make it look like paradise, too.” - Nico

You don't need to buy a plane ticket to visit paradise thanks to this recipe from our friend Nico. Try it for yourself to be transported to a land filled with sunshine, clear waters, and chirpring birds!

INGREDIENTS

7

juicy Meyer lemons

3

lemons, zested

2 c

mint simple syrup (see recipe below)

3 c

water

viola and mint sprigs, to garnish (optional)

2 c

sugar (for mint simple syrup)

2 c

water (for mint simple syrup)

1 bunch

mint (for mint simple syrup)

INSTRUCTIONS
To Make Simple Syrup

Combine sugar, 2 cups water, and 1 bunch mint in a pot and bring to a boil. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Cool to room temp. Strain out mint.

To Make the Lemonade

Mix together lemon juice with roughly 3 cups of water, lemon zest, and mint simple syrup. Adjust to your taste with additional water or lemon or sugar. Store in fridge. Serve cold, over ice. Garnish with mint and viola from LettuceGrow!