Description
This Leprechaun Lemonade is a festive, bright green drink perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any fun celebration. Sweet, tart, and refreshing, it’s a fun way to enjoy lemonade with a magical twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- Green food coloring (few drops, optional)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves or lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Make simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cool slightly.
- Combine lemonade: In a pitcher, mix lemon juice, remaining 3 cups water, and simple syrup. Stir well.
- Add color: Add a few drops of green food coloring until desired shade is reached. Stir gently.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice and pour lemonade over. Garnish with mint leaves or lemon slices if desired.
Notes
Adjust sweetness to taste. For a sparkling version, replace 2 cups of water with sparkling water. This recipe can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American/Irish-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: leprechaun lemonade, St. Patrick's Day drink, green lemonade, festive drink, refreshing lemonade
