beverage

Mint Limeade (Vitamix Blender)

This refreshing Mint Limeade is a bright, creamy, and invigorating drink that’s perfect for hot summer days. Blended in a high-powered blender, fresh limes combine with mint leaves, whole milk, cold water, and sweetener to create a smooth, frothy beverage with a balance of tart citrus and cool mint. Served over ice, it’s both energizing and soothing—an ideal drink for warm afternoons, backyard gatherings, or whenever you need a cool pick-me-up. Use this recipe as a base and get creative with additional flavors like berries, pineapple, or coconut for endless variations.

Servings: 4 servings
Total Time: 10 min
Pan: High-powered blender (Vitamix)

Ingredients

Mint Limeade
  • 5 to 6 medium limes
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or date syrup
  • 6 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 cups crushed ice cubes
A tall glass of creamy mint limeade served over crushed ice with a sprig of mint.

Instructions

  1. Prepare ingredients Gather 5 to 6 medium limes, 3 cups whole milk, 1 cup cold water, 1 cup granulated sugar or date syrup, 6 fresh mint leaves, and 2 cups crushed ice cubes.
  2. Blend the limeade base Add the 5 to 6 medium limes, 3 cups whole milk, 1 cup cold water, 1 cup granulated sugar or date syrup, and 6 fresh mint leaves to a high-powered blender such as a Vitamix. Blend on high until the 5 to 6 medium limes, 3 cups whole milk, 1 cup cold water, 1 cup sugar or date syrup, and 6 mint leaves are completely smooth and well combined.
    Blending whole limes creates a strong lime flavor—adjust the number of limes if you prefer a milder taste.
  3. Strain the mixture Pour the blended lime and mint mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing gently with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible while leaving behind the lime pulp and solids from the 5 to 6 limes and 6 mint leaves.
  4. Serve over ice Fill glasses with the 2 cups crushed ice cubes (divided among the servings), then pour the strained mint limeade over the crushed ice cubes in each glass.
  5. Enjoy immediately Serve the mint limeade right away for the best flavor and texture. Stir before drinking to make sure the blended 3 cups whole milk, 1 cup cold water, and 1 cup sugar or date syrup are evenly distributed.

Notes

  • This drink tastes best when served immediately—freshly blended limes can become bitter if left too long.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less of the 1 cup sugar or date syrup.
  • For a lighter version, replace some of the 3 cups whole milk with extra cold water.
  • Peeling the limes before blending will produce a smoother, less bitter drink while still capturing plenty of lime flavor.

Tags

limeade mint beverage summer drink vitamix refreshing