Fresh Strawberry Lemonade with Mint
A quick and easy refreshing summer juice combining the tartness of lemons, sweetness of strawberries, and a subtle cooling effect of fresh mint.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 4 to 5 medium-sized fresh lemons (about 1 cup or 240ml fresh lemon juice)
- 15–20 fresh mint leaves, gently rinsed
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, adjust to taste
- 4 cups (960ml) cold water
- Ice cubes, as needed for serving
Instructions
- Rinse and hull the strawberries, then slice them into halves or quarters. Rinse the mint leaves and pat dry gently. Juice the lemons until you have about 1 cup (240ml) of fresh lemon juice.
- In a large pitcher or bowl, add the sliced strawberries and mint leaves. Using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, gently press down just enough to release the juices and aroma—avoid crushing into a paste to prevent bitterness.
- Pour in the granulated sugar over the muddled mixture. Stir well to combine and allow the sugar to dissolve, about 2 minutes.
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and 4 cups (960ml) of cold water. Stir everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as desired.
- Optional: Pour the lemonade through a fine mesh sieve into another pitcher to remove pulp and mint bits for a smoother texture.
- Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to let flavors marry. Serve over plenty of ice cubes, garnished with a sprig of fresh mint or a lemon wheel.
Notes
Gently muddle the mint to avoid bitterness. Use room temperature lemon juice to help sugar dissolve faster. Adjust sweetness gradually and chill the lemonade for at least 30 minutes before serving. For a smoother texture, strain the lemonade. Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained. Sparkling water can replace still water for a fizzy version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 fl oz (240 ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 1
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