Description
Refreshingly vibrant and perfectly sweet, this Easy Strawberry Lemonade is your ultimate summer companion! Bursting with the natural flavors of fresh strawberries and zesty lemons, this homemade beverage is not only easy to prepare but also a delightful way to beat the heat. Whether you’re hosting a sunny picnic or simply enjoying a relaxing day at home, this drink is sure to please everyone. With customizable sweetness and a simple recipe, you can enjoy a guilt-free treat free from any unwanted additives. Let every sip transport you to sunny afternoons filled with laughter and good company.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water (for simple syrup)
- 2 cups sweetener or sugar
- 5 cups fresh strawberries
- 1–1.5 cups fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- Additional water to taste
Instructions
- Begin by making the simple syrup: In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of water with the sweetener over medium-high heat. Stir until dissolved and clear. Set aside to cool.
- Blend the strawberries in a blender until smooth to create a puree.
- Strain the puree through a strainer over a bowl to extract the juice, discarding the pulp or saving it for smoothies.
- In the blender, combine the strained strawberry juice, lemon juice, and cooled simple syrup. Blend until well mixed.
- Taste your lemonade; if it's too sweet, add additional water as needed. For more lemon flavor, incorporate extra lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg