Description

This Strawberry Lemonade is a delightful blend of sweet strawberries and zesty lemon juice, creating a refreshing drink that’s perfect for warm days. Its easy preparation makes it ideal for family gatherings or a casual afternoon refreshment.

Ingredients

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1 cup sugar, adjust to taste
1 cup water for the syrup
1 cup lemon juice, about 4-6 lemons, freshly squeezed
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
4 cups cold water to dilute

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Instructions

Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan to make the simple syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and cool for about 30 minutes.
Blend the hulled strawberries with a small amount of water until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother texture if desired.
Juice the lemons to obtain 1 cup of lemon juice, straining to remove any seeds and excess pulp if preferred.
In a large pitcher, mix the cooled syrup, lemon juice, strawberry purée, and 4 cups cold water. Stir thoroughly until well combined.
Taste the mixture and adjust as necessary, adding more lemon juice if it is too sweet or increasing water or sugar if too tart.
Serve the Strawberry Lemonade over ice in glasses or a pitcher. Optionally, garnish with lemon slices, whole strawberries, and mint leaves.

Notes

Adjust the sweetness to your taste by modifying the amount of sugar or lemon juice.
For an extra fruity taste, add more strawberries or use flavored sparkling water for the dilution.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 120
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg