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Strawberry Lemonade

A refreshing homemade drink made with fresh strawberries and lemon juice for the perfect sweet and tangy spring beverage.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 glasses
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Lemonade Base
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 2 cups ice cubes
Garnish
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 3 strawberries halved
  • 4 mint leaves optional

Equipment

  • pitcher
  • Blender
  • fine mesh strainer

Method
 

  1. Blend the strawberries with 1 cup of water until smooth.
  2. Strain the puree through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl.
  3. Heat sugar with 1 cup water until dissolved to make simple syrup.
  4. Combine strawberry puree, lemon juice, syrup, and remaining water in a pitcher.
  5. Add ice, garnish, and serve chilled.

Notes

For a sparkling version, replace one cup of water with sparkling water just before serving.