Description
Homemade Strawberry Lemonade is the ultimate summer refreshment, combining the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the zesty tang of lemons. This vibrant drink is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a quiet day at home. With just a few simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can whip up a delightful pitcher of this fruity beverage in no time. Serve it over ice, garnish with fresh fruit and mint, and enjoy a taste of summer bliss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups lemon juice
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 1/2 cups cold water (divided)
- 2 cups strawberries
- Ice cubes
- Strawberry slices (for garnish)
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
- Fresh mint (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries thoroughly and slice off the green tops.
- In a blender, combine the sliced strawberries with 1 cup of cold water and blend until smooth. Optionally, strain to remove seeds.
- In a large pitcher, mix lemon juice and granulated sugar until dissolved. Stir in the strawberry puree and remaining cold water.
- Add plenty of ice to the pitcher, stir well, then serve in glasses garnished with strawberry slices, lemon slices, and mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 99
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg