Strawberry Mint Lemonade Recipe

Close up of glass full of strawberry mint lemonade.

This easy strawberry mint lemonade recipe is bright, refreshing, and full of real strawberry and mint flavor. It’s made with simple ingredients, like an easy, homemade strawberry mint syrup and fresh lemon juice. We like to serve it over ice for a refreshing summer drink.

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Prep Time:10

Cook Time:10

Steep/Rest Time:20

Total Time:40

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American, California

Keyword: Easy, summer

Servings: 8

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