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Strawberry Lemonade Bliss

A bright and refreshing homemade strawberry lemonade made with fresh berries and lemon juice for the ultimate summer drink.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 glasses
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Lemonade Base
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 4 cups cold water
For Serving
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced
  • 4 mint sprigs

Equipment

  • Blender
  • fine mesh strainer
  • large pitcher

Method
 

  1. Blend the strawberries with 1/2 cup water until smooth.
  2. Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds.
  3. Heat sugar, honey, and 1 cup water until dissolved, then cool.
  4. Combine strawberry puree, lemon juice, syrup, and remaining water in a pitcher.
  5. Chill for 30 minutes, then serve over ice with lemon slices and mint.

Notes

For extra sparkle, replace half the water with sparkling water just before serving.