Peanut 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 get blended together with a honey simple syrup, then strained into a pitcher with freshly squeezed lemon juice for a result that tastes nothing like the powdered stuff. The honey syrup adds a floral sweetness that plays beautifully against the tartness of the lemons, and the mint keeps every sip feeling cool and lively. Because everything here is made from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass — no store-bought mixes, no mystery additives. It's easy enough to throw together for a weeknight treat but impressive enough to serve at a backyard gathering, especially poured over ice with a sprig of fresh mint on top.
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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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