Description
Cool off this summer with our Easy Strawberry Lemonade Recipe, a delightful blend of fresh strawberries and zesty lemons that promises to refresh your palate. This vibrant drink is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply sipping by the pool. With its naturally sweet flavor and customizable sweetness, you can create a beverage that suits everyone’s taste. Made in just 10 minutes, it’s a simple yet impressive way to elevate any gathering. Garnish with mint or lemon slices for an extra touch, and enjoy a glass of sunshine any day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (hulled)
- 2/3 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water (or sparkling water)
- 1/4 cup sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
- Ice
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries under cold water and hull them.
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1/4 cup water. Heat over medium heat until dissolved, then cool.
- Blend the strawberries with the cooled syrup until smooth.
- For a smoother texture, strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve if desired.
- In a large pitcher, mix strawberry puree, lemon juice, and cold water; stir well.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed.
- Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves or lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg