Description
A refreshing Lemonade Punch that combines the tangy zest of fresh lemon juice with the sweetness of fruit punch and the sparkle of fizzy water, enhanced with fresh mint leaves for a cool, citrusy twist. Perfect for parties or a casual summer drink, this punch is easy to prepare and served chilled over ice.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6-8 lemons)
- 4 cups fruit punch
- 2 cups sparkling water
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- Sugar (optional, to taste)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Extract Lemon Juice: Squeeze about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice from 6 to 8 lemons into a measuring cup, ensuring no seeds mix into the juice.
- Combine Lemon Juice and Fruit Punch: In a large pitcher, pour the freshly squeezed lemon juice and add 4 cups of fruit punch. Stir well to blend the tartness of lemon with the sweet fruit punch base.
- Add Sparkling Water: Slowly pour 2 cups of sparkling water into the pitcher while stirring gently to retain the carbonation and maintain the fizzy texture of the punch.
- Incorporate Mint Leaves: Add 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves into the mixture, stir lightly to infuse a subtle minty aroma, then cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the punch to cool.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the chilled lemonade punch over the ice, and garnish with additional mint leaves or lemon slices if desired for an attractive presentation and enhanced freshness.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding sugar to taste, depending on how tart the lemons are.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor; bottled lemon juice will alter the punch’s freshness.
- Chilling the punch for longer than 30 minutes improves flavor blending.
- The sparkling water should be added gently to preserve the fizz.
- This recipe can be made vegan and vegetarian friendly as is.
