Strawberry Lemonade
This simple Strawberry Lemonade is the perfect summer drink. Freshly squeezed lemon juice and a fresh strawberry syrup make this lemonade on of the best you will make this summer.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 5-6 cups water (divied)
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 1 ½ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- ice
- sliced strawberries and lemons for garnish
Instructions
- Start by making a simple syrup. Add sugar and 1 cup of water to a small saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat brining your water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer stirring occasionally until sugar has dissolved.
- Wash and dice fresh strawberries. Place in a blender with 1 cup of water and blend until smooth.
- To a large pitcher with ice add your simple syrup, pureed strawberries, and lemon juice and mix. Add remaining water 3-4 cups to your taste.
- Serve over ice or place in the fridge to chill.
Notes
Cooking Tip - Make sure to not burn the simple syrup you are making.
How many lemons do I need for Homemade Strawberry Lemonade:
On average 6-8 lemons can give you 1 cup of lemon juice. For this recipe I used just over a cup of lemon juice. I would suggest buying 10 lemons to be on the safe side. Any leftover you can use to garnish your drink.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 124kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 134mgFiber: 1gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.3mg
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