Ginger Free Strawberry Mint Lemonade
This vibrant, blush-pink lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a backyard party. Fresh strawberries get blended with cool mint leaves and a honey simple syrup, then strained into a pitcher with bright, freshly squeezed lemon juice for a result that's fruity, floral, and perfectly tart. Many store-bought lemonades and flavored drinks sneak in unexpected spices or natural flavor blends that can be hard to vet, so making this from scratch puts you fully in control of every ingredient. The honey syrup comes together in just a couple of minutes on the stovetop, and the whole drink is built around clean, whole ingredients you can see and trust. A fine-mesh strainer gives the finished lemonade a silky, smooth texture that feels genuinely special. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice for a glass that looks just 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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