Description
Strawberry lemonade is the ultimate summer refresher, combining sweet strawberries and zesty lemons into a vibrant drink that’s perfect for hot days and festive gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe will brighten any occasion, and its delightful balance of flavors is sure to make it a family favorite. Serve it chilled over ice, garnished with lemon slices or fresh mint leaves, and enjoy the smiles it brings to your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
- 1/2 cup sugar (or to taste)
- 4 cups filtered water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on the counter for an organized setup.
- Wash strawberries under cold water, remove stems, and slice in half.
- Juice the lemons until you have about one cup of juice.
- In a blender, combine sliced strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar; blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.
- Add filtered water to the strained mixture; stir well and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Serve in glasses filled with ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, feel free to mix in other berries like raspberries or blueberries. Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of sugar or substituting with honey.