Emulsifier Free Strawberry Mint Lemonade
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. Every sip delivers the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries, a cooling hit of mint, and that perfect puckery tartness from freshly squeezed lemons. Store-bought lemonades and flavored drinks are notorious for sneaking in additives and stabilizers that can be hard to track down on a label, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the cleanest route. Here, honey stands in as the sweetener instead of processed syrups, and every single ingredient is whole and recognizable. Blending the strawberries and mint together before straining creates a silky, vibrant base with no shortcuts and nothing unnecessary. The result is a gorgeous ruby-pink pitcher drink that looks impressive enough for guests but comes together with minimal 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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