Brown Sugar and Mint Limeade
A perfect drink not only during summer months, but also if you need something refreshing.
I grew up only familiar with two seasons – hot and cold/rainy days. Is it still Summer? Or is it Fall? Nonetheless, this drink is super awesome anytime of the year.
I love iced tea a lot. I don’t make my own. I always get powdered one. I can finish one liter in one sitting. Maybe even more than that.
When I made this drink, I didn’t expect the look to be like this. I expect it something more than the source recipe’s look. But sometimes, beautiful results comes out unexpectedly. This drink is somewhat near to iced tea with a hint of lime – not too sweet, the balance is just right and perfect.
Brown Sugar and Mint Limeade
- Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 5 medium sized lime, juiced
- 20 fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1 Lime, for garnish
Instructions:
- Add the water in a pitcher. Add the brown sugar, and the juice from 5 limes and stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Add mint leaves and chill for 2 hours. (Optional: blend them together for beautiful mint specks) or you can let it sit in the fridge overnight for strong mint flavor. Be sure to remove it before serving as the leaves turn brown in color.
- Optional: before serving, rub a wedge of line around the rim of your serving glasses. Place brown sugar in a small plate and turn the serving glasses upside down and dip it in the sugar until rim is completely coated.
- Add ice to the pitcher or serving glasses upon serving and garnish with mint leaves and sliced limes or wedges.
Source recipe: Brown Sugar and Mint Limeade by Coupon Clicking Cook
This is what you call a ‘beatiful disaster’ – I was a little upset (okay, not little) I was super upset when I saw that the color is too dark. Maybe I should have used light brown sugar, I thought. But it’s awesome how this turned to my new favorite drink. 😀
I hope you try this and let me know what you think. 😉
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29 Comments
Dragons And Fairy Dust
Love the look of this, bet it was really refreshing
Jhuls
It was. Thank you so much. 🙂
dishofdailylife
We make our own ice tea and sometimes lemonade / limeade. I’ve never used brown sugar in any of it, and I definitely want to try this!
Jhuls
That’s sounds fab, Michelle. I hope you will love it as much as I did. Thanks for being here. 🙂
Joanne/WineLady Cooks
Thanks so much for sharing this delicious and refreshing Brown Sugar and Mint Limeade with Foodie Friends Friday party this weekend. Pinned/shared. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Jhuls
Thank you, Joanne. I hope you have a lovely week. 🙂 xx
Angie
I drink iced tea by the gallons! But of course I don’t make my own since I’m that lazy 🙂 I just get fuze, currently my fave drink. I need to start brewing my own tea. Brown sugar sounds terrific!
Jhuls
Did somebody say lazy? Hahaha! This is super delicious – I could drink gallons of it. Thanks, Angie. See you at the party later. 😉
Divine Spice Box
wow.. this is so so refreshing ! Mint and limeade with brown sugar must give a different intensity to the flavour 🙂 This is awesome Jhuls 🙂
Jhuls
Thank you so much! This is indeed a great drink. 😉
chef mimi
I have never heard of such a drink! I sounds wonderful – I might make a pitcher for an upcoming party!
Jhuls
This is so so good, Chef Mimi. I can say that this is my new favorite drink. 😉 Thanks for stopping by! xx
Kaila
Jhuls, I love your drink! The source image looks like a summer drink due to the paper umbrellas, whereas yours looks like a year round drink. And, I’m sure this will be a hit at the fiesta, especially with the heat wave that went through New England this week. You pictures are beautiful, and what a great balance of flavors. Thanks for sharing at FF, and have a wonderful weekend! 😀
Jhuls
Thanks, Kaila! It’s nice to have you around. Thanks for co-hosting this week’s FF! Have a lovely week.
lapetitepaniere
This drink looks so refreshing, perfect for hot summer days, Jhuls! 🙂 xx
Jhuls
Thank you so much, Linda. 🙂
Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake
Oooh this looks yummy Jhuls!!
Jhuls
Thank you so much, Michelle. I hope you are having a good time. 🙂
Jenny
This drink looks very refreshing! I love iced tea also, so I am very interested in this. We have tons of mint growing in our garden, and brown sugar in the pantry. I just need to get some limes, and I must try to make this. Thank you for sharing it, and happy Fiesta Friday! 🙂
Jhuls
Thank you so much, Jenny! Having mint in th garden sounds so good. Thanks for co-hosting, Jenny! Hope you’re having a good time. 🙂 xx
Vajeea
looks so refreshing!
Jhuls
Thank you so much! 🙂
simplyvegetarian777
Absolutely delicious!!!
Jhuls
Thank you, Sonal. Glad to find you here. 🙂 I hope you’re having a relaxing weekend. xx
simplyvegetarian777
😀
foodradical
If I didn’t already comment on this in your last post, well…even if I did, I love your food pics! They always look so amazing and this! I want to drink that right now!
Jhuls
Thank you so much for your kind words and for stopping by! Have a lovely week ahead. 🙂
Julie is Hostess At Heart
Jhuls this looks so fresh and delicious! Perfect for a warm day!
Jhuls
Thank you so much, Julie! I hope you are enjoying your weekend. 🙂