Lactose 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. Fresh strawberries and mint leaves get blended together with a honey simple syrup, then strained into a pitcher with plenty of tart lemon juice — no artificial flavors, no dairy, no fuss. Because every ingredient here is naturally plant-based, it's a completely worry-free option for anyone avoiding lactose, and it tastes far better than anything you'd pull off a store shelf. The honey syrup comes together in just a couple of minutes on the stovetop, and the whole thing is endlessly adjustable — a little more lemon if you like it sharp, a touch more syrup if you want it sweeter. Poured over ice with a sprig of fresh mint, it looks stunning and tastes even better.
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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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