Gut Friendly Strawberry Mint Lemonade
Fresh strawberries, bright lemon juice, cooling mint, and a touch of honey come together in a drink that feels genuinely refreshing rather than cloyingly sweet. The whole thing is built from real, recognizable ingredients — no artificial sweeteners, no mystery additives, just fruit, citrus, and herbs doing exactly what they do best. Honey steps in as a gentler sweetener, and because you make a simple syrup with it first, it blends seamlessly into every sip. Straining the blended strawberry-mint mixture gives you a silky-smooth lemonade without any fibrous bits, so it's easy on the digestive system while still delivering all that vibrant flavor. The fresh mint isn't just a garnish here — it's blended right into the base, adding a subtle herbal note that makes this feel a little more sophisticated than your average summer drink. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week.
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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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