Description
Fresh Strawberry Lemonade is the ultimate summer refresher, combining the sweet, vibrant taste of fresh strawberries with the zesty brightness of lemons. This delightful beverage is quick to prepare, taking just 10 minutes from start to finish, making it a perfect choice for picnics, parties, or a relaxing day at home. With its appealing color and refreshing flavor, this lemonade is sure to impress your guests and keep you cool on warm days. Enjoy it as a non-alcoholic drink or add a splash of your favorite spirits for an adult twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water (for syrup)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1 ½ cups fresh lemon juice (about 6 medium lemons)
- 6 cups cold water
- Garnishes: chopped strawberries and lemon slices
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool.
- Blend hulled strawberries until smooth to create puree.
- Mix strawberry puree with cooled sugar syrup and fresh lemon juice.
- In a large pitcher, combine the strawberry-lemon mixture with cold water. Stir well and serve over ice, garnishing with chopped strawberries and lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
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: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg