Beef Free Strawberry Mint Lemonade
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with real fruit flavor, this homemade lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh strawberries are blended with cool mint leaves and a honey simple syrup, then strained into a pitcher with freshly squeezed lemon juice for a result that tastes nothing like anything from a bottle or powder packet. The honey syrup adds a gentle, floral sweetness that plays beautifully against the tartness of the lemons, and the mint keeps every sip feeling light and lively. Straining the blended mixture gives you a silky-smooth texture without any pulpy bits getting in the way. It's easy to dial in the sweet-tart balance to your exact preference, which means this pitcher can please just about everyone at the table. 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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