Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
A refreshing blend of sweet strawberries and tangy lemons, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups water
- Ice
- Fresh strawberries and lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the strawberries by hulling and halving them.
- Make the strawberry puree by blending hulled strawberries with half a cup of water until smooth.
- Juice the lemons and measure out one cup of juice.
- Combine the lemon juice, strawberry puree, and remaining water in a pitcher.
- Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Chill the lemonade in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon slices.
Notes
For a fizzy twist, substitute water with sparkling water. You can also blend in mint leaves for a fresh flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry lemonade, summer drinks, refreshing beverage