Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
This homemade strawberry lemonade is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy—refreshing, fruity, and so easy to make! Grab some fresh strawberries and lemon, and you’ve got a delicious summer drink ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 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)
Optional Add-ins:
- Slices Of Lemon
- Whole Strawberries
- Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Boil until sugar dissolves, then cool for 30 minutes.
- Blend strawberries with a little water into a smooth puree (strain if desired).
- Juice lemons to yield 1 cup of juice, straining out seeds and pulp.
- In a pitcher, mix cooled syrup, lemon juice, strawberry puree, and 4 cups cold water. Stir well.
- Add more lemon juice for tartness, or water/sugar for sweetness
- Add ice to glasses, garnish with lemon slices, strawberries, and mint. Serve chilled.
Notes
Use Fresh Lemons: Freshly squeezed lemon juice makes all the difference in flavor compared to bottled juice.
Blend the Strawberries Well: For a smoother lemonade, strain the blended strawberries to remove any seeds or pulp.
Adjust Sweetness: Taste your lemonade as you mix, and add more sugar or lemon juice to balance the flavor to your liking.
Chill Before Serving: Let the lemonade sit in the fridge for at least an hour before serving to enhance the flavors.
Get Creative with Garnishes: Add mint leaves, basil, or even a splash of sparkling water for a fun twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.1mg
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