Description
Quench your thirst with our delightful Fresh Strawberry Lemonade, a perfect beverage for any occasion. With its bright, zesty flavor and vibrant hue, this homemade drink is not just refreshing but incredibly easy to make in just 10 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, enjoying a picnic, or simply relaxing at home, this lemonade will impress both kids and adults alike. It’s crafted from fresh strawberries and lemons, ensuring that every sip bursts with natural sweetness and tanginess. Customize it by adjusting the sweetness or adding fresh herbs like mint for an extra layer of flavor. Serve it chilled over ice for the ultimate summer refreshment!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 6 medium lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 cups cold water
- Ice
Instructions
- Prepare the Sugar Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let cool.
- Make Strawberry Puree: Blend fresh strawberries in a food processor until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix strawberry puree into the cooled syrup along with fresh lemon juice.
- Mix with Cold Water: Pour the mixture into a large pitcher, add 6 cups of cold water, stir well, and serve over ice with chopped strawberries as garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg