Strawberry and mint lemonade is a refreshing and delicious drink that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and antioxidants.
To make strawberry and mint lemonade, you will need the following ingredients below.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup lemon juice (from about 5 lemons)
- Ice cubes
- Optional: Lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the strawberries, mint leaves, sugar, and water. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture into a pitcher. Add the lemon juice and stir to combine.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves, if desired.
Tips:
- If you want a sweeter lemonade, add more sugar. If you want a more tart lemonade, add more lemon juice.
- You can also add other fruits to your lemonade, such as raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries.
- For a fun twist, try making sparkling strawberry and mint lemonade by adding a splash of club soda or sparkling water to each glass.
It’s almost Summertime and I can’t wait! Working outside is alot of fun for me but it makes me thirsty and I had some lemons to use up. I’m growing alot of things in the garden but I’ve had my eye on my first strawberry 🍓 of the season. It was ripe so I did this!
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