Strawberry Mint Lemonade
Recipe Snapshot The Most Refreshing Summer Drink Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, a kid’s birthday party, lounging by the pool, or just looking for something a little more exciting than plain water, this strawberry mint lemonade recipe is worth making. A simple strawberry mint syrup adds natural sweetness and makes every sip cool and…
Recipe Snapshot
- What You’re Making: strawberry mint lemonade with real fruit and mint
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Cook Time: 10 min cook + 20 min steep
- Main Method: heat simple syrup, strain, juice lemons, mix, and chill
- You’ll Need: medium pot, citrus juicer, large pitcher, fine mesh strainer
- Might Look Tricky Because: sounds like it takes a lot more work than store bought
- Actually Easy Because: simple syrup only requires a little time and straining, then you just need to mix and chill
- You’ll Know It’s Done When: the lemonade is well mixed and reddish pink in color
- Serve With: Turkey burgers, chicken thighs, avocado tacos, pasta salad, picnic lunches, backyard barbecues, or just your everyday lunch or dinner.
The Most Refreshing Summer Drink
Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, a kid’s birthday party, lounging by the pool, or just looking for something a little more exciting than plain water, this strawberry mint lemonade recipe is worth making. A simple strawberry mint syrup adds natural sweetness and makes every sip cool and fruity, and fresh lemon juice adds tartness and citrus flavor. It’s easy to make ahead and is always a hit when the weather is warm.
Pull Up A Chair
Rachel: I’ve always loved fruity lemonade. This version gets its strawberry and mint flavor from an easy simple syrup. It’s so bright and refreshing.
Emily: On a sunny afternoon I like sipping something a little fruity and cold. This lemonade is perfect, and you can control the sweetness.
Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Mint Lemonade
- Made with real ingredients. Nothing crazy, just fresh strawberries, mint, and lemon, plus some water and sugar.
- Non-alcoholic, kid-friendly drink. There’s no alcohol in this recipe, so it’s great for kid birthday parties, work potlucks, or even baby showers too.
- Super refreshing. In the summer, nothing quenches your thirst quite like a fresh pitcher of lemonade.
- Easy to customize to your preferred sweetness. We use a lot of lemon juice in this recipe and all of the simple syrup, so it comes out tart and sweet and not too much of either, but you can always reduce the amount of lemon juice, sugar, or even water.
- Perfect for cookouts, parties, picnics, and summer gatherings. This lemonade recipe makes a whole pitcher, so it’s great for sharing.
- Can be made ahead of time. You can mix up the strawberry mint lemonade recipe the day before, as long as you don’t add ice to it yet. Add ice when you’re ready to serve.
Ingredients For This Strawberry Mint Lemonade Recipe
- Strawberries – fresh strawberries are cooked down in simple syrup for extra strawberry flavor and red color.
- Mint – fresh mint leaves get added to the simple syrup as it steeps.
- Water – you’ll need water for the simple syrup and for the lemonade itself.
- Sugar – a key ingredient in simple syrup and lemonade.
- Lemons – fresh lemon juice makes this lemonade super bright and tangy.
How to Make This Strawberry Mint Lemonade Recipe
- Make the strawberry mint simple syrup by combining water, sugar, and strawberries in a saucepan and bringing the mixture to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the strawberries soften, stirring occasionally.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the mint. Cover the pot with a lid and let it steep for 20 min. Strain the syrup and let it cool. You can also place the pot in a bowl full of ice and stir the syrup while it rests in the ice bowl to help it cool faster (this is what we do).
- Make the lemonade. In a large pitcher combine the lemon juice, water, and the strawberry mint simple syrup. Pour over ice and garnish with sliced strawberries, lemon slices, and extra mint.
Our Tips For Strawberry Mint Lemonade
Strawberry Mint Lemonade Recipe Variations
Whether you want to use a different fruit or herb or want to add a carbonated (or even alcoholic) twist, the possible variations to this recipe are seemingly endless. Here are some ways you can change it up and make it your own:
- Add sparkling water right before serving for a bubbly twist.
- Mix in some prosecco, tequila, or rum to make it a cocktail.
- Use a different simple syrup. Try this recipe with our blackberry lemon, carrot ginger, or pineapple jalepeño simple syrup.
- Replace the water in the lemonade (not the water in the simple syrup) with unsweetened iced tea to make it a strawberry mint Arnold Palmer.
How to Store and Serve This Strawberry Mint Lemonade
This homemade strawberry mint lemonade is perfect with:
- Turkey burgers, chili dogs, or a summery tomato sandwich
- Easy seasoned chicken thighs
- Tacos, like our Crispy Avocado Tacos or Shrimp Tacos
- Pasta salad, like our Lemon Pepper Pasta Salad
- Fresh fruit or grilled vegetables
- Weekend brunch alongside dishes like our Bagel and Salmon Strata or savory scones
Store leftover strawberry mint lemonade (without ice) in the refrigerator for up to 4 to 5 days.
FAQ: Strawberry Mint Lemonade Recipe
Strawberry Mint Lemonade Recipe
Equipment
- 1 medium-sized pot/saucepan
- 1 small fine mesh strainer
- 1 large juice pitcher
Ingredients
Strawberry Mint Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups hulled and quartered strawberries
- 1 bunch fresh mint about 20 leaves
Strawberry Mint Lemonade
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups water
- 1 batch Strawberry Mint Simple Syrup
- Ice
Instructions
Simple Syrup
- Combine water, sugar, and strawberries in a saucepan and cook over medium heat. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the syrup starts to bubble, reduce the heat to low.1 cup water, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 cups hulled and quartered strawberries
- Turn off the heat and stir in the mint. Cover the pot and let the mint steep in the pot for 20 minutes so that it flavors the syrup.1 bunch fresh mint
- Strain the syrup and let it cool.
Lemonade
- In a large pitcher combine lemon juice, water, and the Strawberry Mint Simple Syrup.1 cup fresh lemon juice, 4 cups water, 1 batch Strawberry Mint Simple Syrup
- Serve over ice and enjoy!Ice
It’s Time For A Refreshing Drink!
There are plenty of pre-made lemonades out there, but homemade versions are almost always tastier. Fresh lemons have a brightness you can’t get from concentrated lemon juice, and the strawberry mint simple syrup makes every glass taste like peak summer. This thirst-quenching drink makes ordinary summer afternoons a little more delicious.
