Description
If you’re looking for a refreshing homemade drink to beat the summer heat, look no further than this Tart and Sweet Strawberry Limeade. Bursting with vibrant flavors from fresh strawberries and zesty lime juice, this delightful beverage is perfect for picnics, summer gatherings, or simply enjoying in your backyard. With its quick preparation time and customizable sweetness, it’s destined to become one of your go-to drinks. Serve it over ice, add garnishes of fresh fruit, and watch it brighten up any occasion!
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 ½ cups freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- To make the simple syrup, combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved and then let cool.
- Blend the sliced strawberries in a blender until smooth, adding a little water if necessary for consistency.
- In a pitcher, mix the blended strawberries with freshly squeezed lime juice and stir in the cooled simple syrup.
- Serve over ice in tall glasses and garnish with additional strawberry slices or lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg