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A vibrant collection of colorful summer drinks with fresh fruit and ice

Name: Strawberry Lemonade

Summary: A vibrant twist on the classic lemonade, this Strawberry Lemonade blends tart lemons with sweet strawberries for a refreshing and fruity summer drink. Perfect for parties, picnics, or simply cooling off on a hot day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Summer Special
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 4–6 lemons
  • ½ cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 4 cups cold water
  • Ice cubes as needed
  • Lemon slices and fresh strawberries for garnish optional

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Blender or food processor
  • Citrus juicer
  • Fine mesh strainer (optional)
  • Large pitcher
  • Stirring spoon
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. In a blender, puree the strawberries until smooth.
  3. Pour the strawberry puree through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove seeds (optional).
  4. Add the fresh lemon juice and sugar to the pitcher. Stir well until the sugar dissolves.
  5. Pour in the cold water and stir to combine.
  6. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or water if needed.
  7. Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices and whole strawberries.

Notes

Notes:
You can use honey or agave syrup as a natural sweetener.
For a fizzy version, substitute half of the water with club soda.
For a stronger strawberry flavor, simmer the strawberries with sugar to create a syrup before blending.
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.