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Fresh Strawberry Lemonade with Mint

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A quick and refreshing summer drink combining the tartness of lemons, sweetness of strawberries, and a cool hint of mint. Perfect for cooling off on hot days or serving at gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped (about 300g)
  • 4 medium lemons for about 1 cup fresh lemon juice (240ml)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100g), adjust to taste
  • 12–15 fresh mint leaves, washed and gently bruised
  • 4 cups cold filtered or spring water (960ml)
  • Ice cubes for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place hulled and chopped strawberries into a blender. Add ¼ cup (50g) of sugar and blend on high until smooth, or pulse for chunkier texture.
  2. Pour the strawberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher, pressing pulp to extract juice. Discard seeds and pulp.
  3. Juice the lemons using a citrus juicer to get about 1 cup (240ml) fresh lemon juice. Strain if needed to remove seeds.
  4. Place fresh mint leaves in a pitcher or serving jug. Gently muddle with a muddler or wooden spoon to release oils without pulverizing.
  5. Add lemon juice, remaining ¼ cup (50g) sugar, and cold water (4 cups/960ml) to the pitcher with mint. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  6. Pour in the strained strawberry puree and mix gently but thoroughly. Adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice if desired.
  7. Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld. Serve over ice cubes, garnished with a sprig of mint or lemon slice if desired.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor; bottled lemon juice can taste flat. Gently muddle mint leaves to avoid bitterness. Strain strawberry puree to remove seeds for smooth texture. Adjust sugar to taste based on strawberry sweetness. Chill lemonade well before serving to meld flavors. For a sparkling twist, replace half the water with club soda just before serving.

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