Lemon and Peppermint Refreshment

A refreshing drink of lemon and mint not only gives the joy of taste and quenches thirst, but also generally positively affects the body. Citrus infusion provides energy for the whole day and contains a lot of vitamin C. The main advantage of lemonade is that it allows you to reduce weight, and also frees the body from toxins and toxins, improves skin color, rejuvenates it from the inside.

The benefits of the main components of drinks based on lemon and mint

Citrus, which is part of a refreshing drink, improves immunity and purifies the blood, has a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract, contains antioxidants, and helps lower the temperature during flu or colds. Lemon contains many vitamins C, B, phosphorus, carbohydrates and a small amount of protein.

Peppermint is known for its analgesic, soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. It has a beneficial effect on digestion, namely it improves appetite, suppresses nausea, heartburn. Mint is also widely used in the preparation of drinks for weight loss, because it dulls the feeling of hunger.

Cucumber consists of 90% juice that is beneficial for the body and 10% of fiber, which has a positive effect on digestion and has a positive effect on the intestines.

Ginger, on the contrary, tones the gastrointestinal tract and accelerates the processes that occur in it, which contributes to weight loss. The root of this plant contains many vitamins of group B, C, iron, zinc, magnesium, potassium and other trace elements. It also has a general strengthening effect on the human body. A drink from ginger, lemon and mint not only has a cooling and tonic effect, but also frees the body from toxins and toxins, accelerates metabolism.

Using refreshing drinks prepared from the above components in various ways and in different proportions, you can not only enjoy the magic of taste and quench your thirst, but also take care of your body and lose extra pounds. A drink made from ginger, lemon, cucumber and peppermint is especially effective in the fight against overweight.

You can also prepare children's drinks, in which only natural ingredients will be present. For example, it can be a lemon and mint drink, the recipe of which is presented below.

Lemon and Mint Drink

Ingredients:

• lemon - 2 pieces (large);
• sugar - ½ cup;
• fresh mint - 4 branches;
• honey - 1.5 tablespoons.

How to make a drink of mint and lemon:

1. Pour 3 liters of water into the pan, add mint (whole), boil. Leave to cool.
2. Whole lemons pour boiling water for five minutes. After washing citruses, remove tails. Together with the skin, cut them into pieces, removing the seeds.
3. Sliced ​​lemons, sugar and honey with a blender to bring to the state of slurry.
4. Put the resulting mixture into a three-liter glass jar and pour water with mint cooled down to 40 degrees (you need to get the twigs). Leave the lemon and mint drink in the refrigerator until the next morning. Strain before use. Drink chilled.

Refreshing lemon mint drink

Ingredients for one serving:

• sparkling water;
• lemon - half;
• sugar - 2 teaspoons;
• fresh mint - 1 sprig;
• ice.

Cooking:

1. Pour sugar into the bottom of a glass.
2. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
3. Add the juice of half a lemon and a sprig of mint.
4. Pour sparkling water into a glass. Garnish with mint and a slice of lemon.

Homemade appetite mint lemonade

Wanting to lose a few extra pounds, you can use this drink from peppermint and lemon for weight loss.

Ingredients:

• lemon - 1 piece;
• lime - 2 pieces;
• sugar - 150 grams;
• fresh mint - a bunch;
• ice.

Cooking:

1. Boil two liters of water, cool slightly.
2. Squeeze juice from citrus fruits and pour it into boiled water.
3. Pour half the sugar and mix well until it is completely dissolved.
4. Grind the mint, grind with the remaining sugar and add to the lemonade. Mix well.
5. Let it brew for 15-20 minutes. Then strain and cool.
6. Pour the finished drink into a glass, add ice and decorate with whole mint leaves.

Lemon, Peppermint and Ginger Drink

Ingredients:

• lemon - 1 piece;
• honey - 1 tablespoon;
• ginger root - a slice 2 centimeters long;
• mint is a small bunch.

Cooking:

1. Slice ginger into thin slices.
2. Cut lemon into circles.
3. Boil one and a half liters of water. Without removing from the heat, add ginger. Boil for 10 minutes.
4. Add chopped lemon, honey and mint. Bring to a boil and set aside with a lid.
5. After half an hour, strain the drink. It is recommended to cool before use.

Ginger Ice Tea with Lemon and Mint

Ingredients:

• black tea - 5 bags;
• lemon - 1 piece;
• sugar to taste;
• ginger root - a piece the size of a thumb;
• mint - 2-3 branches.
  

Cooking process:

1. Put tea bags, mint, ginger and lemon zest in the teapot.
2. Pour one and a half liters of boiling water.
3. After brewing, get tea bags. Add sugar and citrus juice to taste.
4. Cool to room temperature, remove ginger, mint and lemon zest. Put the drink in the refrigerator.
5. Serve a drink of ginger, lemon and mint with ice and a slice of citrus.

Drink with cucumber, lemon, ginger and mint

Ingredients:

• cucumber - 1 piece;
• lemon - 1 piece;
• fresh mint leaves - 6 pieces;
• chopped ginger root - ½ tablespoon.

Cooking:

1. Cut the peeled cucumber into thin slices.
2. Cut lemon into circles.
3. Put all the components in the jug, add two liters of cold water and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, strain. Drink from cucumber, lemon and mint with ginger is recommended to be consumed chilled.

Freshness Formula Drink

Ingredients:

• ginger root - a slice 3 centimeters long;
• fresh mint leaves - 12 pieces;
• lemon - 1 piece;
• cucumber - 1 piece;
• honey.

Cooking:

1. Finely grate ginger, put it in a glass jar.
2. Add mint and juice of half a lemon.
3. Pour in one liter of boiling water and leave for 20 minutes.
4. Strain the infusion.
5. Cut the peeled cucumber into slices and put on the bottom of the jug.
6. Cut the remaining lemon into slices and add to the cucumber.
7. Pour cucumber and citrus with ginger infusion and refrigerate.
8. After two hours, the drink must be filtered.
9. Serve in glasses, garnished with a slice of lemon and mint leaves. You can add honey to taste.

A drink of lemon and mint not only perfectly refreshes and quenches thirst, but also has a positive effect on the whole body, tones and cleanses it. When ginger and cucumber root are added to citrus-mint infusion, a remedy will be obtained that will help to lose extra pounds. Homemade lemonade is very popular with children. And its natural composition distinguishes this drink from sweet soda or store juices.