Strawberry Lemonade
Strawberry Lemonade is the ultimate summer refresher, combining ripe strawberries, tart lemons, and just the right amount of sweetness in every icy sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups water, divided
- Ice cubes, as needed
- Fresh mint leaves, optional for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, combine strawberries and 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
- Place a fine mesh strainer over a pitcher and strain the strawberry puree, pressing to extract juice.
- Add lemon juice and sugar to the pitcher. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Stir in remaining 3 cups of water. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed.
- Add ice cubes and mint leaves if using. Let chill for 10–15 minutes.
- Serve in chilled glasses garnished with lemon slices or strawberries.
Notes
- For a fizzy version, replace some water with sparkling water.
- Use ripe strawberries for best flavor.
- Make extra and freeze into popsicles for a treat.
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