Pecan Free Strawberry Mint Lemonade
This vibrant, blended lemonade is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh strawberries and bright mint leaves get blended together with a honey simple syrup, then strained into a pitcher for a silky-smooth base that's naturally sweet and beautifully pink. A generous pour of fresh-squeezed lemon juice brings just the right tartness, and you can tweak the balance to your own taste before serving. Every single ingredient here is wholesome and straightforward — fruit, honey, lemon, mint, and water — so there's zero concern about hidden nuts or cross-contamination from shared processing facilities. It's the kind of refreshing sip that works just as well for a backyard gathering as it does for a quiet afternoon on the porch. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice for a presentation that looks far fancier than the effort involved.
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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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