Description
Homemade Strawberry Lemonade is a delightful, refreshing drink that captures the essence of summer in every sip. With the perfect blend of sweet strawberries and tangy lemons, this easy-to-make beverage will brighten up any gathering, whether it’s a barbecue or a simple afternoon on the porch. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a pitcher of this vibrant drink that not only looks stunning but also tastes incredible. Garnish with fresh mint and fruit slices for an eye-catching presentation that will impress your guests and satisfy your thirst.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups lemon juice
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 1/2 cups cold water (divided)
- 2 cups strawberries
- Ice cubes
- Strawberry slices (for garnish)
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
- Fresh mint (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries under cold water, remove stems, and slice.
- Blend sliced strawberries until smooth; add cold water if needed for consistency.
- In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice, sugar, and cold water; stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add blended strawberry puree to the lemonade mixture; stir gently to combine.
- Serve over ice in glasses garnished with strawberry slices, lemon slices, and fresh mint.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg