Mint Water
This easy Mint Water Recipe is just what you need to beat the heat. It is light and refreshing while being super easy to prepare.
Servings: 8
Cost: $2.47 Recipe, $0.31 per Serving
Ingredients
- ½ cup Mint Leaves loosely packed, divided
- 1 cup Boiling Water
- 7 cups Cold Water
Instructions
- Wash the mint leaves and discard any brown or damaged leaves.
- Bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Remove from the heat and add ¼ cup of the mint leaves. Let steep for at least 15 minutes, then add ice to cool.
- Strain out the mint leaves and pour the infused water into a large pitcher.
- Add the remaining ¼ cup mint leaves and 7 cups cold water to the pitcher. Gently press the mint leaves against the sides of the pitcher with a wooden spoon to release their flavor.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve chilled. Store any leftover mint water in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
You can also add lemons, limes or sparkling water to change up the flavor of this easy mint water.
Nutrition
Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
