Description
Indulge in the ultimate summer refreshment with this Easy Strawberry Lemonade, a delightful blend of juicy strawberries and zesty lemon juice. Perfect for any occasion, this homemade drink balances sweetness and tartness, making it an ideal companion for sunny picnics, backyard barbecues, or simply quenching your thirst at home. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a batch of this vibrant beverage that kids and adults alike will adore. Customize it to suit your taste by adjusting the sweetness or adding other fruits for a unique twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups sweetener or sugar
- 5 cups fresh strawberries
- 1–1½ cups fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- Additional water to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the simple syrup: Heat 2 cups of water in a pan over medium-high heat. Stir in the sweetener until dissolved and set aside.
- Blend the strawberries: Add them to a blender and puree until smooth.
- Strain the strawberry juice: Use a strainer to separate the juice from the pulp into a bowl.
- Combine ingredients: In the blender, mix strained strawberry juice, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and simple syrup until well combined.
- Adjust flavor: Gradually add additional water to achieve your desired sweetness and tartness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg