Homemade Strawberry Lemonade: Enjoy Sunny Bliss
Make a refreshing homemade strawberry lemonade from scratch. This recipe uses fresh strawberry puree for a vibrant flavor. It’s the perfect sweet and tart drink for a warm day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the strawberry syrup: Combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries have broken down and the sugar has dissolved, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
- Let the strawberry syrup cool completely.
- In a large pitcher, combine the cooled strawberry syrup, fresh lemon juice, and 4 cups of cold water.
- Stir well to combine.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed by adding more sugar or lemon juice.
- Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices and mint if desired.
Notes
- For a smoother lemonade, you can blend the strawberries with the sugar and water before straining.
- Adjust the amount of sugar and lemon juice to your personal preference.
- This lemonade can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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