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.
Servings: 8 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 5-6 cups water (divied)
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 1 1/2 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: 1cup | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.3mg