When life hands you lemons, make lemonade

There is not a better saying than "when life hands you lemons, make lemonade". 

Lemons are a natural mood booster and their scent helps to calm and also relieve stress. lemons do more than just brighten your mood—they’re great for your skin! Lemons contain vitamin C, which helps the production of collagen that makes your skin  smooth and firm. lemons are an antioxidant that protects skin against damage by free radicals. 

One of my favorite things to do during the summer is have a delicious fresh glass of lemonade! It is so rejuvenating and gives me more energy! It is also one of the most refreshing drinks for summer! 

The most popular time of year is summer, so this is the season to enjoy this citrus fruit. Here is a yummy lemonade recipe that you can make to help brighten your soul!  

Lemonade recipe 

1.5 cups simple syrup

2 cups lemon juice (about 10 lemons)

1 cup fresh mint leaves

6–7 cups cold water

Slices of lemon and mint sprigs

*To make simple syrup, heat 1 1/4 cups sugar and 1 1/4 cups water over low heat until the sugar is dissolved.

*Stir together the simple syrup, lemon juice, mint, and cold water. Refrigerate for one hour to let the flavors develop. Garnish with slices of lemon and sprigs of mint before serving.