Description
This Strawberry Lemonade is the ultimate refreshing drink for hot days. Made with fresh strawberries, real lemon juice, and a touch of sugar, it’s sweet, tangy, and incredibly thirst-quenching. Perfect for picnics, summer parties, or a relaxing afternoon on the porch.
Ingredients
Scale
Essential Ingredients:
- 2 thin-skinned lemons (3 to 3.5 ounces each)
- 10 ounces strawberries (hulled, about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 cups cold water (divided)
- Ice for serving
Optional Add-Ons:
- Mint leaves for garnish
- Slices of lemon or strawberries for extra flair
- A splash of soda water for fizz
- A hint of fresh basil or rosemary for a unique twist
Instructions
- Juice the lemons: Roll lemons on the counter to release juices, then juice them to yield about 1/3 cup of lemon juice. Remove seeds.
- Blend strawberries: In a blender, combine strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
- Strain (optional): For a smoother drink, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp.
- Mix and chill: In a pitcher, combine the strawberry-lemon mixture with the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve: Pour over ice and garnish with optional mint, lemon slices, or strawberry slices. Add a splash of soda water if desired for a bubbly version.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar depending on the ripeness of your strawberries.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To make it a cocktail, add a splash of vodka or gin for a grown-up twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Strawberry Lemonade, Summer Drink, Fresh Lemonade Recipe, Homemade Lemonade, Non-Alcoholic Summer Beverage