Easy Strawberry Lemonade
Cool down this summer with a refreshing Easy Strawberry Lemonade Recipe that perfectly blends sweet strawberries and zesty lemons. This delightful drink is not only simple to make but also customizable, allowing you to adjust the sweetness to your liking. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or enjoying a quiet afternoon at home, this homemade strawberry lemonade is sure to impress. Made with real fruit and natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, it stands out from store-bought options. Get ready to sip on a glass of sunshine!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound 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 the strawberries thoroughly and hull them.
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1/4 cup of water over medium heat until dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Blend the hulled strawberries with the cooled simple syrup until smooth.
- Optional: Strain the strawberry puree through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother texture.
- In a large pitcher, mix the strawberry puree, fresh lemon juice, and cold water together.
- Taste and adjust sweetness as needed by adding more lemon juice or sweetener.
- Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves or lemon slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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