Paleo 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. Every sip delivers the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries, the zing of hand-squeezed lemon juice, and a cool herbal lift from fresh mint — no artificial flavors or refined sugars anywhere in sight. Instead of white sugar, a quick honey simple syrup brings just the right amount of sweetness while keeping everything completely grain-free and whole-food friendly. Blending the strawberries and mint together before straining gives the lemonade a gorgeous deep-pink color and a smooth, pulp-free texture that looks stunning in a glass. It's the kind of recipe that proves you don't have to sacrifice anything to drink well — just real ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, and it's honestly impressive enough for guests without any extra effort.
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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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