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Strawberry mint lemonade

Recipe Information

Description:
Strawberry mint lemonade is a delicious American recipe usually served as a side dish. It requires about 1-2 hours of prep time and about 10 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 1-2 hours. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 1-2 Hours
Cook Time 10 Minutes
Total Time 1-2 Hours
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Strawberries; Lemon
Category Fruit
Meal Breakfast; Brunch; Lunch; Dinner; Snack
Type Side Dish
Subtype Drink
Cuisine American
Diet

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water

  • 1 cup sugar substitute

  • 4 cups fresh mint leaves, lightly packed

  • 4 cups strawberries, hulled and halved

  • 1 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Directions

  • In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water, sugar substitute, and mint to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for approximately 10 minutes.

  • Remove from heat, and strain the liquid to remove the mint. Put the liquid into a blender and add 3 cups of. Blend the liquid until smooth and pour into a 2-quart pitcher.

  • Thinly slice the remaining 1 cup of strawberries. Add the strawberries, lemon juice, and remaining water to the pitcher, and stir. Add additional sugar substitute to taste if desired.

  • Cover and put into refrigerator until cold. Serve chilled.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 130 cal

  • Total fat: 1g

  • Saturated fat: 0g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 35mg

  • Carbohydrate: 30g

  • Fiber: 9g

  • Sugar: 9g

  • Protein: 4g