Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade
A homemade strawberry lemonade recipe that balances sweet and tart flavors, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water (for simple syrup)
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and quartered (about 2 cups)
- 1¼ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6 to 8 lemons)
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice
- Fresh lemon slices (for garnish)
- Hulled, quartered strawberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the Simple Syrup: Combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, simmering and stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Prepare the Strawberry Puree: In a blender, add hulled strawberries and ½ cup of water. Blend until smooth. Strain if desired for a seedless juice.
- Mix the Lemonade: In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, simple syrup, strawberry juice, and 4 cups of cold water. Stir well.
- Taste and Adjust: Test the flavor and adjust with more water or sweetness as preferred.
- Serve: Fill glasses or a pitcher with ice, pour the lemonade, and garnish with lemon slices and strawberries.
- Store: Keep leftovers in the fridge, consuming within 3-4 days.
Notes
Consider using sparkling water for a fizzy twist. This recipe is customizable; feel free to swap in other fruits or sweeteners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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