This green lemonade cocktail is a refreshing mint-lemon mocktail — it even holds a trace of alcohol from mint liqueur, staying under the 1% mark.
Recipe & Method
Ingredients
Recipe no.073
- Green mint liqueur — 2 tsp
- Lemon juice — 1 oz (30ml)
- Sugar — 2 tsp
- Mineral water — Full
- Lemon slice, to garnish
- 1 tsp = one bar-spoon measure.
- “Full” means filling the glass to roughly 80–90% capacity.
Method
Add the green mint liqueur, lemon juice, and sugar to a shaker.
Shake well, then strain into a glass filled with ice.
Top with mineral water, stir gently, and finish with a lemon slice.
・Technique ｜ Shake & Stir
・Glass ｜ Collins glass / Tumbler
・ABV ｜ approx. 0.5–0.9%
・Best Enjoyed ｜ Daytime / Before dinner
・Style ｜ Ade
Green Lemonade in Detail
Characteristics and Flavor
Green Lemonade delivers a light, breezy balance of sharp citrus and cool mint — exactly what a hot day calls for. Lemon’s brightness leads, mint sweeps in right after, and the mineral water smooths out the finish.
Built on an ade-style base of lemon and sugar, with green mint liqueur carrying the aroma, the small liqueur amount keeps things clean rather than syrupy. Pour the chilled mix over a full glass of ice, top with mineral water, stir once or twice, and finish with a lemon slice — that last touch noticeably lifts the aroma.
It’s an easy pick for an afternoon break or alongside a meal. The pale green color looks cool, and the sugar is simple to adjust by about a teaspoon either way. Gentle and easy-drinking, it suits anyone who’d rather skip anything too sharp. One thing I always insist on: use fresh ice — half-melted cubes water down the balance faster than you’d think.
Points, Twists & Food Pairings
Food & Snack Pairings
- Fresh mint or herb salad — The shared mint note doubles down on the drink’s cooling effect, while the salad’s bitterness balances the cocktail’s sweetness.
- Grilled shrimp skewers — The char and light smokiness contrast beautifully with the bright citrus, cutting through any richness on the palate.
- Lemon shortbread cookies — Buttery sweetness plays off the drink’s tartness, and the shared lemon note ties the pairing together nicely.
Bartender’s Tip
A common mistake is dumping the sugar in with the mineral water at the end — it never fully dissolves and leaves a gritty texture. Always dissolve the sugar with the lemon juice during the shake step instead.
Twists
- Cucumber Green Lemonade — Muddle a few cucumber slices into the shaker for a crisper, garden-fresh edge.
- Sparkling Green Lemonade — Swap mineral water for soda water to turn this into a fizzier, more festive pour.
- Basil Green Lemonade — Replace mint garnish with fresh basil for an herbal twist that leans slightly savory.
I’d personally reach for the cucumber version on a really hot afternoon — it makes the drink feel even lighter without losing that clean citrus backbone.
Green Lemonade Cocktail
A refreshing non-alcoholic green lemonade cocktail with mint, lemon, and a hint of sweetness — ready in 3 easy steps.
タイプ: Cocktail / Mocktail
料理: American
キーワード: green lemonade cocktail, mint lemonade drink, non-alcoholic cocktail recipe
レシピー歩留まり: 1 drink
準備時間: 5 minutes
所要時間: 5 minutes
レシピー材料:
- Green mint liqueur — 2 tsp
- Lemon juice — 1 oz (30ml)
- Sugar — 2 tsp
- Mineral water — Full
- Lemon slice, to garnish
レシピーの説明:
Combine:
- Add the green mint liqueur, lemon juice, and sugar to a shaker.
Shake:
- Shake well, then strain into a glass filled with ice.
Stir:
- Top with mineral water, stir gently, and finish with a lemon slice.
