Description
Cool off this summer with our Easy Strawberry Lemonade Recipe, a delightful blend of fresh strawberries and zesty lemons. This refreshing drink is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 10 minutes—but also customizable to suit your taste. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, enjoying a barbecue, or simply relaxing at home, this homemade beverage offers a vibrant flavor that far surpasses store-bought options. Serve it chilled over ice or add some fizz with sparkling water for an extra touch of fun. With its natural ingredients and adjustable sweetness, it’s the perfect guilt-free refreshment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound strawberries (hulled)
- 1/4 cup sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup water (for simple syrup)
- 2/3 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water (or sparkling water)
- Ice
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries under cold water and hull them.
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1/4 cup of water. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves; remove from heat and let cool.
- Blend strawberries with cooled simple syrup until smooth.
- Optionally strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother drink.
- In a large pitcher, mix strawberry puree, lemon juice, and cold water (or sparkling water). Stir well.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed.
- Serve over ice, garnishing with mint leaves or lemon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 88
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg