MSG Free Strawberry Mint Lemonade
Bright, refreshing, and built entirely from real ingredients you can see and taste, this strawberry mint lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh strawberries and mint get blended together with a honey simple syrup, then strained into a pitcher with real squeezed lemon juice — no powders, flavor packets, or mystery additives anywhere in sight. That matters more than people realize, since so many store-bought lemonades and drink mixes sneak in flavor enhancers that have no business being in something this naturally delicious. The honey syrup does double duty here, adding gentle floral sweetness while keeping the whole recipe clean and straightforward. A fine-mesh strainer gives you that gorgeous, jewel-toned liquid without any pulpy texture, and the final balance of sweet and tart is totally in your hands. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, and it looks like something from a restaurant menu — except you made it in about 20 minutes with nothing but whole, honest ingredients.
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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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