The Best Strawberry Lemonade
This refreshing homemade strawberry lemonade is made with fresh strawberries, real lemon juice, and simple ingredientsperfect for cooling off on hot summer days.
Ingredients
Strawberry Lemonade Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and halved
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 4 to 6 lemons
- 0.5 cup simple syrup adjust to taste
- 3 cups cold water
- Ice cubes for serving
- Lemon slices and fresh strawberries optional garnish
Instructions
- Place the fresh strawberries in a blender and blend until smooth to create a thick puree. Strain through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother drink if desired.
- In a large pitcher, combine the strawberry puree, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir well to mix.
- Add the cold water to the pitcher and stir again. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more simple syrup if needed.
- Serve the strawberry lemonade over ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices and fresh strawberries if desired.
Notes
For a fizzy twist, replace some water with sparkling water. Use frozen strawberries if fresh are unavailable, but thaw them first. Adjust sweetness to your liking.
Nutrition Information
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- Calories: 110
- Total Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 5mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 27g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Total Sugars: 22g
- Protein: 1g
- Vitamin A: 0% Daily Value
- Vitamin C: 60% Daily Value