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Strawberry Lemonade

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 150
A refreshing homemade strawberry lemonade perfect for hot days, combining fresh fruit and citrus for a vibrant flavor.

Ingredients

Fruits and Sugar

  • 1.5 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered (about a pint)
  • 1.25 cups sugar, divided
  • 4.5 cups water, divided
  • 1.25 cups fresh lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)

Instructions 

  • Blend strawberries with ¼ cup sugar and ½ cup water until smooth, then strain if desired.
  • Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan; heat until sugar dissolves, then cool to make simple syrup.
  • Juice lemons until you have 1¼ cups of lemon juice.
  • In a pitcher, combine strawberry puree, lemon juice, simple syrup, and cold water to reach 2 quarts. Stir well.
  • Chill and serve over ice, garnished with strawberries and lemon slices if desired.

Notes

For a more intense strawberry flavor, let the puree sit longer before straining.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemonade, Strawberry