An Unexpected Chapter

It’s nearly summer cookout season, and everyone is thinking burgers, corn on the cob, and side salads. Drinks can sometimes be an afterthought, and it’s so easy just to grab a Coke or a beer. However, if you try this at your next BBQ or graduation party, this lemonade might be your new go-to summer beverage. While I haven’t tested this, I suspect it would also make for a great popsicle.

To make this easy, I use store bought lemonade in this recipe (I used Trader Joe’s organic lemonade). If you are a from-scratch cook, I’m sure this would be even more delicious with homemade lemonade. It calls for one tablespoon of mint, which is just enough to add a slight herbal flavor, but it’s not overpowering. It’s a child friendly mint level. If you want a more distinct mint flavor, please double the amount.

Strawberry Mint Lemonade
Servings: 8

				Prep Time: 5 minutes
			
Difficulty: Easy
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Ingredients
64 oz bottle lemonade
1 cup chopped strawberries
1 tablespoon agave syrup (or preferred sweetener)
1 tablespoon mint, finely chopped
Directions
Place strawberries, sweetener, and mint in a blender or processor. Puree.
Add strawberry mint blend to a pitcher. Top with lemonade and stir well.
Pour into glasses and garnish with strawberries and mint.