Description
A delightful and refreshing summer drink combining the sweet juiciness of fresh strawberries with the tangy zest of freshly squeezed lemons. This strawberry lemonade is easy to make, naturally sweetened, and perfect for chilling on a hot day or serving at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 5–6 lemons)
Sweetener
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
Liquids
- 4–5 cups cold water
For Serving
- Ice for serving
- Lemon slices and strawberry halves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Blend the strawberries: In a blender, combine the hulled and halved strawberries with 1/2 cup of cold water. Blend until smooth to create a thick strawberry puree.
- Strain the mixture: Pour the blended strawberries through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove seeds and achieve a smoother texture.
- Add lemon juice and sugar: Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar into the pitcher. Continue stirring until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Combine with remaining water: Pour in the remaining 3.5 to 4.5 cups of cold water and stir well to mix everything evenly.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice according to your preference.
- Chill: Refrigerate the strawberry lemonade for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and to serve it cold.
- Serve: Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices and strawberry halves if desired for an attractive presentation and added flavor.
Notes
- For a sparkling twist, substitute some or all of the water with club soda just before serving.
- You can prepare this lemonade ahead of time and store it refrigerated for up to 3 days without loss of flavor.
- Adjust the sugar to suit your sweetness preference or substitute with honey or a sugar alternative if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
