Easy Strawberry Lemonade
This Easy Strawberry Lemonade is the ultimate summer refreshment, offering a delightful balance of sweet strawberries and tangy lemons. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a quiet afternoon at home, this homemade drink is not only delicious but also simple to make. With just a handful of fresh ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up a batch that will impress family and friends alike. Serve it over ice for the perfect cooling experience, and enjoy the vibrant flavors of summer in every sip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups fresh strawberries
- 1-1 ½ cups fresh-squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
- 2 cups water (for simple syrup)
- 2 cups sweetener or sugar
- Additional water (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the simple syrup: In a pan over medium-high heat, combine 2 cups of water with 2 cups of sweetener. Stir until dissolved and clear; set aside.
- Blend strawberries until smooth in a blender.
- Strain the strawberry puree using a strainer to extract the juice into a bowl.
- Add strained strawberry juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup back into the blender; blend briefly to mix well.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding additional water or lemon juice as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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