Sweet Mint Lemonade

Soak up the sunshine with a sweet-tasting beverage! This lemonade has a perfect dose of mint and lemon, with a subtle coconut flavor.

Lemonade:

5C Water
2C Sparkling Water (or 2C Water)
1C Lemon Juice (2 Large Lemons)
1C Fresh Mint

Sweetener:

1/2C Coconut Nectar

1C Water

Let's first make the sweetener! In a small saucepan over medium heat, add one cup of water with the 1/2 cup of coconut nectar. Stir frequently and bring to a boil. Then, remove from the heat and let it cool.

In a large pitcher, add in the water, lemon juice, mint and the sweetener. Stir everything together. Serve over ice and garnish with additional mint leaves and lemon slices.