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strawberry lemonade recipe

Strawberry Lemonade

A refreshing summer drink combining sweet strawberries and tangy lemons, perfect for quenching your thirst on hot days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Fresh strawberries Hulled and sliced.
  • 1 cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice From about 4 to 6 lemons.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 4 cups Cold water To dilute the mixture.
  • Ice cubes Ice cubes For serving.
  • Fresh strawberries and lemon slices Garnishes For decoration.

Equipment

  • blender
  • pitcher
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • measuring cups
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Wash the strawberries thoroughly, hull them, and slice them into smaller pieces.
  2. Place the sliced strawberries in a blender with 1 cup of cold water and blend until smooth.
  3. Strain the strawberry puree through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing down to extract as much liquid as possible.
  4. In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  5. Add the remaining 3 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir to mix well.
  6. Pour the strained strawberry puree into the pitcher and stir gently to combine.
  7. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more sugar.
  8. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the strawberry lemonade over the ice. Garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon slices.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing strawberry lemonade!

Notes

This strawberry lemonade is perfect for summer gatherings and can be customized with herbs or sparkling water for a twist.