Description
Fresh Strawberry Lemonade is the ultimate summer refreshment, combining the sweet juiciness of ripe strawberries with the zesty brightness of fresh lemons. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this delightful drink that’s perfect for barbecues, picnics, or simply enjoying on a warm day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1 ½ cups fresh lemon juice (about 6 medium lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water (for simple syrup)
- 6 cups cold water
- Ice
- Chopped strawberries and lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Blend the hulled strawberries in a food processor until smooth to create strawberry puree.
- Combine the strawberry puree with the cooled sugar syrup and add fresh lemon juice. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a large pitcher, add 6 cups of cold water, and stir until combined. Add ice.
- Serve in glasses garnished with chopped strawberries and lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Drink
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg