Pineapple mint lemonade is refreshing, light, and made with fresh-squeezed lemon juice. With a hint of cooling mint, this lemonade is a necessity on a hot day.
In a saucepan over medium heat, add granulated sugar, water, and mint leaves. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar dissolves. Lightly muddle mint leaves with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 1 minute, then remove from heat. Allow to steep until room temperature, about 15-20 minutes.
Meanwhile, add pineapple juice, lemon juice, and water to a pitcher.
When cooled, pour simple syrup mixture through a sieve to remove mint leaves. Stir as much simple syrup as needed into lemon mixture to achieve desired sweetness.
Refrigerate, or serve over ice and enjoy. Optionally garnish with additional mint leaves and lemon wedges.
Notes
6-8 lemons will make about 1 cup of lemon juice, depending on size.
Homemade lemonade will keep for 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator.