Heart-Healthy Refreshing Pink Lemonade
Cool down and boost your wellness with this Heart-Healthy Refreshing Pink Lemonade, a vibrant twist on the classic summer drink! Made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, ripe strawberries, aromatic mint leaves, and naturally sweetened with honey, this recipe is a guilt-free way to stay hydrated and energized. Perfectly balanced with just the right amount of tartness and sweetness, this pink lemonade is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, making it as nourishing as it is refreshing. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal beverage to elevate any gathering or quench your thirst on a sunny day. Serve over ice and garnish with extra mint leaves or fresh strawberry slices for a stunning presentation that’s sure to impress your guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole lemons
- 8 large fresh strawberries
- 6 cups water
- 10 leaves mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tray ice cubes
Instructions
Start by juicing the lemons. Cut each lemon in half and use a citrus juicer to extract the juice, making sure to remove any seeds. You should end up with about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
Hull the strawberries and place them in a blender. Add the fresh lemon juice to the blender and blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Pour the strawberry-lemon mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher to remove the pulp and seeds. This step is optional if you prefer a more rustic lemonade.
Add 6 cups of cold water to the pitcher, stirring well to combine.
Gently crush the mint leaves in your hands to release their aromatic oils and add them to the pitcher.
Stir in the honey until fully dissolved into the lemonade.
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes, pour lemonade over ice, and garnish each glass with extra mint leaves or fresh strawberry slices if desired.
Enjoy your Heart-Healthy Refreshing Pink Lemonade immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Be sure to stir before serving as natural separation may occur.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 51 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.7 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 578 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
