Description
Refresh yourself with this vibrant homemade strawberry lemonade that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. In just 15 minutes, you can create a delightful drink that captures the essence of summer. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply sipping on a sunny afternoon, this drink is sure to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 4 juicy lemons, juiced (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup sugar (or adjust to taste)
- 4 cups filtered water
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries under cold water, remove stems, and slice in half.
- Squeeze the juice from the lemons until you have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- In a pitcher, combine sugar with 1 cup of hot water; stir until dissolved to create simple syrup.
- Add sliced strawberries and lemon juice to the pitcher. Pour in 4 cups of cold water and stir well.
- Chill for a minimum of 30 minutes before serving over ice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, garnish with fresh mint or experiment by swapping strawberries for raspberries or blueberries. To make an adult version, add a splash of vodka.