Description
Cool down with this refreshing Easy Strawberry Lemonade Recipe, a delightful drink perfect for summer gatherings! Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries and the zesty tang of fresh lemons, this homemade beverage is sure to quench your thirst on a hot day. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, enjoying a barbecue, or simply relaxing at home, this vibrant lemonade will add a splash of color and flavor to any occasion. It takes just 10 minutes to prepare and can be easily customized to suit your taste. With the option to adjust the sweetness and make it fizzy with sparkling water, this drink is family-friendly and loved by kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (hulled)
- 1/4 cup sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup water (for simple syrup)
- 2/3 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water (or sparkling water)
- Ice
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries.
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat until dissolved. Let cool.
- Blend strawberries with cooled syrup until smooth.
- Strain puree through a fine mesh sieve if desired.
- Mix strawberry puree, lemon juice, and cold water in a large pitcher.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed.
- Serve over ice, garnished with mint or lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg