Legume Free Pineapple Mint Lemonade
Bright, tropical, and genuinely refreshing, this lemonade is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something good for yourself with every sip. Fresh pineapple is blended and strained right into the pitcher, giving the base a naturally sweet, fruity depth that bottled juice simply can't match. A honey-mint simple syrup — made by steeping fresh mint leaves in warm honey water — adds a floral, cooling note that plays beautifully against the tart lemon juice. A pinch of turmeric and ground ginger round everything out with a subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden hue. For anyone navigating legume-free eating, drinks can sometimes be surprisingly tricky thanks to hidden additives or thickeners in store-bought options, but every ingredient here is clean, whole, and straightforward. It comes together in just a few easy steps and looks stunning poured over ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice on the rim. Whether you're serving it at a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon, this one is a serious crowd-pleaser.
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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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