Chestnut Free Pineapple Mint Lemonade
Bright, tropical, and just herby enough to feel special, this lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a little occasion. Fresh pineapple gets blended and strained into pure juice, which gives the whole thing a naturally sweet, fruity backbone that bottled juice simply can't match. A honey-mint simple syrup — made by steeping fresh mint leaves right in warm honey water — adds a floral depth that elevates this way beyond standard lemonade. Ground turmeric and ginger bring a gentle warmth and a gorgeous golden hue without overpowering the citrus. Everything here is whole, recognizable, and blended from scratch, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking in. It's refreshing served over ice with a sprig of mint, and honestly impressive enough to pour for guests without any extra effort.
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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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