Strawberry Lemonade
A refreshing summer drink combining sweet strawberries and tangy lemons, perfect for quenching your thirst on hot days.
Equipment
- blender
- pitcher
- Fine-mesh strainer
- measuring cups
- Spatula
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.
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries thoroughly, hull them, and slice them into smaller pieces.
- Place the sliced strawberries in a blender with 1 cup of cold water and blend until smooth.
- Strain the strawberry puree through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing down to extract as much liquid as possible.
- In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the remaining 3 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir to mix well.
- Pour the strained strawberry puree into the pitcher and stir gently to combine.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more sugar.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the strawberry lemonade over the ice. Garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon slices.
- 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.