Low Iodine Strawberry Mint Lemonade
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with summer flavor, this strawberry mint lemonade is the kind of drink that makes you want to sit outside and do absolutely nothing productive. Fresh strawberries and real lemon juice do all the heavy lifting here, delivering a naturally vibrant color and a sweet-tart punch that no store-bought mix can touch. The honey simple syrup brings a gentle, floral sweetness that plays beautifully with the cool mint, and because everything is made from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, there are no hidden additives to second-guess. Managing iodine intake often means scrutinizing packaged beverages for unexpected additives or iodized salt, but this recipe sidesteps all of that entirely — every ingredient is fresh, whole, and straightforward. Blending the strawberries and mint together before straining gives the lemonade a silky, smooth texture that feels genuinely special. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, and it looks 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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