Celery Free Strawberry Mint Lemonade
This vibrant, blush-pink drink is everything you want on a warm day — bright citrus, sweet strawberries, and a cool hit of fresh mint that makes every sip feel genuinely refreshing. A quick honey simple syrup replaces refined sugar, giving the whole thing a rounded, floral sweetness that pairs beautifully with tart fresh-squeezed lemon juice. The strawberries and mint get blended together and then strained, so you end up with a silky-smooth lemonade rather than anything pulpy or chunky. It's naturally free from any celery-derived ingredients, which can sneak into store-bought flavored drinks and cocktail mixers more often than you'd expect. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can pour a glass with total confidence. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, and it looks like something from a restaurant patio without any of the effort.
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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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