STRAWBERRY LIMEADE RECIPE - Non-Alcoholic Drink Miniseries

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

fresh strawberries

🥗Healthier: frozen strawberries

💰Cheaper: canned strawberries

Frozen strawberries are often more affordable and still flavorful.

Cut up 4 to 5 fresh limes to yield about 1/2 cup of lime juice using a lemon juicer.

In a saucepan, combine 1/3 cup of sugar and 1/3 cup of water, and cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is clear.

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the simple syrup chill completely.

Trim the stems off 1/2 pound of strawberries and cut them into thin slices.

Place the strawberry slices into a big mason jar or pitcher.

Add about 20 to 30 fresh mint leaves to the jar.

Pour in the chilled simple syrup and the lime juice.

Add 2 cups of cold water and stir well.

Refrigerate the mixture for at least 3 hours to allow the flavors to infuse and the strawberries to color the limeade.

Serve the limeade over ice cubes in glasses and garnish with extra fresh mint.

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