Low Sodium Strawberry Mint Lemonade
Bright, fruity, and bursting with fresh flavor, this strawberry mint lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly better. Real strawberries are blended with fresh mint and a honey simple syrup, then strained into a pitcher with freshly squeezed lemon juice for a result that tastes nothing like the powdered stuff. Because the sweetness comes entirely from honey rather than refined sugar or any processed mixes, you're in complete control of every ingredient that goes into the glass. The straining step is a small extra effort that pays off big — you get a silky-smooth, jewel-toned lemonade without any pulpy texture getting in the way. A quick taste-and-adjust at the end means you can dial in the sweet-tart balance exactly to your liking. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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4 servings
For the honey simple syrup
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup water
For the lemonade
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 5–6 lemons)
- 2 ½ cups cold water
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
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 is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 10–15 minutes until no longer hot.
- 2
Add the strawberries and mint leaves to a blender along with the cooled honey syrup. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
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