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two glasses filled with strawberry lemonade garnished with lemon slices and strawberries.
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Strawberry Lemonade

This homemade Strawberry Lemonade is the ultimate thirst-quencher! Bursting with fresh, sweet strawberries and the zing of tangy lemons, it's the perfect balance of fruity sweetness and refreshing acidity. Just one sip will transport you to a sunny afternoon spent lounging by the pool. It's pure summer in a glass!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Chilling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Brunch, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemonade recipe, strawberry lemonade
Servings: 4
Calories: 169kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and chopped
  • 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed, from about 6 to 8 lemons
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 cups water
  • ice cubes

For Garnish

  • sliced lemons
  • strawberries
  • fresh mint
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Instructions

  • In a blender or food processor, puree the chopped strawberries until smooth.
  • In a large pitcher, combine the strawberry puree, freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  • Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness or tartness as needed by adding more sugar or lemon juice.
  • Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
  • When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the strawberry lemonade over the ice. Garnish with sliced lemons and strawberries, if desired.

Notes

  1. Adjust sweetness: Depending on how sweet your strawberries are, you may want to adjust the amount of sugar. Start with less, then taste and add more if needed.
  2. Fresh is best: For the most flavorful lemonade, use freshly squeezed lemon juice. Bottled juice just doesn't compare!
  3. Serve chilled: This lemonade is best served very cold. You can make it ahead of time and chill in the fridge, or serve over plenty of ice.
  4. Garnish: For an extra touch, garnish with fresh mint leaves or a slice of lemon. Not only does it look pretty, it adds an extra layer of flavor.
  5. Make it fizzy: Want to turn this into a fizzy drink? Replace some of the water with club soda for a bubbly twist!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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