Bright, refreshing lemonade with a touch of vanilla and a pop of mint! Perfect for cooling off on those warm summer days when you need to beat the heat!
- Easy
- 30 mins
- 6 servings
Ingredients
For Vanilla Mint Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 tbsp Rodelle Vanilla Extract
- ¼ tsp Rodelle Peppermint Extract
For Lemonade
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup vanilla mint syrup
- 4 cups cold water
- 6-8 Fresh mint leaves, chiffon cut
Optional Additions
- 1 cup Strawberries (optional)
- 40% ABV Gin or Vodka
Uses
Occasions
Directions
- Add sugar and water for syrup into a pan. Cook on medium heat until sugar is dissolved and just starts to boil, then remove from heat.
- Allow syrup to cool completely by placing in fridge to cool while juicing lemons and cutting mint
- Add vanilla and peppermint extract to cooled syrup. Mix thoroughly before using.
- Combine syrup, lemon juice, cold water, and mint leaves. Stir until well incorporated.
- Pour over ice with slices of fresh lemon and enjoy!
Notes:
- Add a cup of chopped strawberries to your simple syrup as it cooks down for to make Vanilla Mint PINK Lemonade!
- For a refreshing adult beverage, add in a shot of 40% ABV Gin or Vodka to the lemonade before serving, drink responsibly!
- This recipe was created for Rodelle by Darienne Bils, part of ADM's Culinary Team. Photos by Amanda at @frommetovuu.