Strawberry Lemonade
Made with just 3 ingredients, this Strawberry Lemonade is the perfect drink for summer. It's a little sweet, a little tart, and so refreshing. It's a great way to use fresh strawberries too!
Servings: 6 drinks
Calories: 145kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar adjust to taste
- 1 cup water for the syrup
- 1 cup lemon juice about 4-6 lemons, freshly squeezed
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and halved
- 4 cups cold water to dilute
Optional Add-ins:
- Slices of lemon for garnish
- Whole strawberries for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Make the simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar has dissolved completely. Remove from heat and let it cool for about 30 minutes.
- Prepare the strawberries: While the syrup is cooling, blend the strawberries with a little water to create a smooth puree. You can strain this through a fine mesh if you prefer a smoother texture.
- Juice the lemons: While the syrup is cooling, juice the lemons until you have 1 cup of lemon juice. Strain the juice to remove any seeds and excess pulp if you prefer a smoother lemonade.
- Combine ingredients: In a large pitcher, mix the cooled syrup, lemon juice, strawberry puree, and 4 cups of cold water. Stir well.
- Adjust to taste: Taste your lemonade and if it’s too sweet, add more lemon juice. If it’s too tart, add more water or a bit more sugar, depending on your preference.
- Serve: Add ice cubes to the pitcher or to individual glasses. Garnish with lemon slices, whole strawberries, and mint leaves if using. Serve cold.
Notes
Store in the fridge for 1-2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.1mg