Tree Nut Free Pineapple Mint Lemonade
This vibrant, golden drink is everything a summer glass should be — bright, refreshing, and layered with flavors that go way beyond basic lemonade. Fresh pineapple is blended and strained right into the pitcher, giving the base a tropical sweetness that pairs beautifully with the tartness of real squeezed lemons. A honey-mint simple syrup adds floral depth, while a pinch of turmeric and ginger bring a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little special without being fussy. The ingredient list is entirely fruit, honey, spices, and fresh herbs — nothing processed or mysterious, so you can feel completely confident about what's going into your glass. It's naturally free of any nut-based ingredients or hidden additives that can sneak into store-bought drinks and flavored syrups. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon wheel, and it looks like something from a fancy café without any of the 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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