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Fresh Strawberry Mint Lemonade

Refreshingly Easy Fresh Strawberry Mint Lemonade Recipe

This Fresh Strawberry Mint Lemonade is a delicious summer drink combining zesty lemons, sweet strawberries, and refreshing mint.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Simple Syrup
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Substitute with honey or maple syrup for a healthier option.
  • 1 cup Water Acts as the base for your syrup; adjust volume for sweetness.
  • 1 handful Fresh Mint Leaves Infuse the syrup with cooling herbal notes; optional for lighter flavor.
Lemonade
  • 5 lemons Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for the best tartness.
  • 1 1/2 cups Fresh Strawberries The star of the drink, ripe berries are key.
  • 2-3 cups Water Dilute mixture to your taste.
Garnishing
  • 1 slices Lemon Slices Add visual appeal and a hint of extra zest.
  • 1 handful Mint Leaves Enhance presentation with fresh sprigs.
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Sliced strawberries to garnish.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • blender
  • Jar or pitcher
  • Fine-Mesh Sieve
  • Large pitcher

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water, and fresh mint leaves. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves, then let simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and steep for 30 minutes.
  2. Strain the mint-infused syrup into a jar or pitcher, discarding the mint leaves. Let cool to room temperature.
  3. In a blender, combine ¼ cup fresh lemon juice and 1 to 1.5 cups ripe strawberries. Blend until smooth; strain through a fine mesh sieve for a seedless texture.
  4. Pour the strawberry puree into a large pitcher, add remaining lemon juice and 2 to 3 cups of cold water. Stir until well-combined.
  5. Gradually add cooled mint syrup to lemonade mixture to taste. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  6. Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices, mint sprigs, and sliced strawberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust sweetness as needed, and allow the drink to chill for optimal refreshment.

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