Cinnamon Free Strawberry Mint Lemonade

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.7

(26)

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with real fruit flavor, this strawberry mint lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh strawberries and mint leaves get blended together with a honey simple syrup, then strained into a pitcher for a silky-smooth result that tastes genuinely homemade. The honey does double duty here — it sweetens without any of the processed aftertaste you sometimes get from store-bought mixes, and you can dial it up or down to hit exactly the right balance of sweet and tart. Squeezing your own lemons makes a noticeable difference, and the fresh mint adds a cool, herbal lift that ties everything together beautifully. For anyone avoiding warm spices, this is a completely safe and satisfying option — every ingredient is straightforward, and there's nothing hidden in the mix. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice for a glass that looks just as good as it tastes.

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Ingredients

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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