Macadamia 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 for a silky-smooth result that tastes nothing like anything from a bottle or powder mix. The honey adds a gentle floral sweetness that plays beautifully against the tartness of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and the mint keeps every sip feeling cool and lively. Because it's built entirely from whole, straightforward ingredients, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass — no hidden additives, no shared-facility concerns, just clean and vibrant flavors you can feel good about. You can easily tweak the sweet-to-tart ratio at the end to suit your crowd, which makes it a reliable crowd-pleaser for everything from backyard cookouts to lazy weekend brunches. Pile the glasses high with ice, tuck in a sprig of fresh mint, and watch it disappear faster than you made it.
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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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