Description
A refreshing and tangy Lemonade Punch that combines freshly squeezed lemon juice, fruity punch, and sparkling water with a hint of fresh mint. Perfect for summer gatherings, this easy-to-make beverage is served chilled over ice and makes a delightful drink for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lemonade Punch
- 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 6-8 lemons into a measuring cup ensuring no seeds are included.
- Mix Base Liquids: In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice and 4 cups of fruit punch, stirring well to blend the flavors together.
- Add Sparkling Water: Slowly pour 2 cups of sparkling water into the pitcher while stirring gently to maintain the fizz and carbonation in the punch.
- Incorporate Mint: Add 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves to the mixture. Stir lightly to release some mint aroma without bruising the leaves too much.
- Chill the Punch: Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the punch to become nicely chilled.
- Serve: Serve the lemonade punch over ice cubes in glasses. Optionally, garnish with extra fresh mint leaves or lemon slices for an appealing presentation.
Notes
- Adjust sugar according to your sweetness preference; the fruit punch may already have sweetness.
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor and a natural tartness.
- Sparking water is added last and stirred gently to preserve its fizziness.
- Chilling the punch longer than 30 minutes enhances the flavors even more.
- Garnishing with lemon slices and mint leaves adds a nice aroma and visual appeal.
