Description
Cool off this summer with our Easy Strawberry Lemonade Recipe, a vibrant and refreshing drink that perfectly balances the sweetness of strawberries with the tanginess of fresh lemons. This delightful beverage is quick to prepare, taking just 10 minutes, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, picnics, or a sunny day at home. Using natural sweeteners and real fruit, this homemade strawberry lemonade is a healthier alternative to store-bought mixes. You can easily customize the sweetness or add sparkling water for a fizzy twist. With its bright flavor and inviting color, this drink will surely impress your guests and make your summer moments even more enjoyable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (hulled)
- 2/3 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water (or sparkling water)
- 1/4 cup sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup water for simple syrup
- Ice
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries, setting them aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1/4 cup water; heat until dissolved. Remove from heat to cool.
- Blend the strawberries with the cooled simple syrup until smooth.
- Optionally strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve for smoothness.
- In a large pitcher, combine strawberry puree, lemon juice, cold water (or sparkling water), stirring well.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as desired.
- Serve over ice garnished with mint leaves or lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg