Blended Strawberry Mint Lemonade
This quick and easy Strawberry Mint Lemonade recipe is fresh, sweet, and zesty – a gorgeously refreshing drink for summer picnics.
Servings: 8 glasses
Calories: 247kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups strawberries washed and hulled
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice about 4 lemons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Simple Syrup
- 2 cups water
- 4 mint leaves
- 2 cups granulated sugar
Garnish
- 1 lime sliced
- 1 lemon sliced
- ½ bunch mint leaves
- ¼ cup strawberries washed, hulled and halved
- sparkling water or cold natural water add acoring to taste
Instructions
- In a blender, mix strawberries, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend until you get a thick juice. Set aside.
- Cut the lemons in half and use a juicer to extract the juice. Strain to remove any seeds or pulp.
- Put sugar, water, and mint leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and stir frequently. Allow the syrup to thicken slightly for about 6-7 minutes. Let the simple syrup to cool completely before adding to the strawberry lemonade.
- In a large jug, add the strawberry syrup, lemon syrup, and cooled simple syrup. Add slices of lime and lemon, pieces of strawberries, and fresh mint.
- Add ice and sparkling water or cold mineral water. Note: If you want a sweeter lemonade, add only a little water or sparkling water. More if you like a lighter lemonade.
Notes
Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- Make a Strawberry Lemonade Cocktail: For an adult twist, add a splash of vodka or your favorite spirit to make a refreshing strawberry lemonade cocktail. A simple mix of 1 cup lemonade with a ¼ cup vodka can make for a tangy and easy-to-drink picnic cocktail, a great idea for birthday celebration picnics.
- Sparkling Lemonade: To give your strawberry lemonade a refreshingly fizzy lift, use all soda water or sparkling mineral water. Or make a half, half mix of sparkling and flat water for a subtle fizz.
- Adjust Sweetness: Add more or less water (sparkling or still) depending on the sweetness and intensity of flavor you want.
- Strain the Strawberry Puree: To prevent seeds from entering your lemonade, strain the strawberry syrup through a fine sieve before adding the lemon and simple syrup.
- Simple Syrup for Consistency: Some recipes give shortcuts by dissolving the sugar directly into the lemon juice or using warm water. Making the simple syrup ensures that your lemonade is smooth and not grainy. The syrup prevents sugar crystals from settling at the bottom of your pitcher.
- Storage and Make-ahead Tips: Strawberry lemonade can be made and stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can also freeze the lemon juice, the strawberry puree, and simple syrup and defrost them as needed to make a fresh batch.
- Serve it Super Chilled: Lemonade is best served super chilled.
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 59g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.4mg