Almond Free Pineapple Mint Lemonade

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.7

(21)

This vibrant, golden drink is the kind of thing you'll want to sip on a hot afternoon when you need something refreshing but a little more interesting than plain lemonade. Fresh pineapple is blended and strained right into the pitcher, giving the base a tropical sweetness that pairs beautifully with bright lemon juice. A homemade honey-mint syrup — made by steeping fresh mint leaves in warm honey water — adds a floral, herbal note that feels genuinely special without requiring any fancy equipment. A pinch of turmeric and ground ginger round everything out with a subtle warmth and a gorgeous deep-yellow hue. Because this is made entirely from whole fruits, fresh herbs, honey, and spices, there's no need to scrutinize a label or worry about shared-facility warnings — every ingredient is straightforward and naturally free of tree nuts. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing pour that works just as well for a backyard gathering as it does for a quiet afternoon treat.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the honey-mint simple syrup

¼ cup honey
¼ cup water
½ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed

For the lemonade

2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
¼ tsp ground turmeric
⅛ tsp ground ginger
2 cups cold water

For serving

ice, for serving
fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
lemon slices, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the honey and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey fully dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, add the mint leaves, and let steep for 10 minutes until fragrant. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl or measuring cup, pressing the leaves to extract as much liquid as possible; discard the solids.
2
Blend the fresh pineapple chunks in a blender until smooth, then strain through the fine-mesh strainer into the pitcher, pressing firmly to extract all the juice; discard the pulp.

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