Description
Homemade Strawberry Lemonade is the perfect thirst-quencher for those warm, sunny days. With its vibrant color and a delightful blend of sweet strawberries and zesty lemons, this drink is sure to be a hit at summer gatherings, family picnics, or just a relaxing afternoon at home. Not only is it easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, but it’s also customizable to suit your taste. You can adjust the sweetness or add other fruits for an exciting twist. Garnished with fresh mint and fruit slices, this refreshing beverage looks as good as it tastes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups lemon juice
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 1/2 cups cold water (divided)
- 2 cups strawberries
- Ice cubes for serving
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries and remove stems; blend until smooth.
- In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice, sugar, and 4 cups of cold water; stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add strawberry puree to the lemonade mixture; stir gently.
- Serve over ice and garnish with strawberry slices, lemon slices, and mint.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg