Description
Beat the heat this summer with a refreshing Easy Strawberry Lemonade Recipe! This delightful drink combines the sweetness of ripe strawberries and the tanginess of fresh lemons, creating the perfect thirst-quencher for sunny days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound strawberries (hulled)
- 1/4 cup sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup water (for simple syrup)
- 2/3 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water (or sparkling water)
- Ice
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries, then set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1/4 cup water over medium heat. Stir until dissolved, then let cool.
- Blend strawberries with the cooled syrup until smooth.
- (Optional) Strain puree through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother texture.
- In a large pitcher, mix strawberry puree, lemon juice, cold water, and stir well.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as desired.
- Serve over ice, garnished with mint leaves or lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment with sweetness by adjusting honey or sugar levels based on your preference. For an extra fruity twist, add other berries like blueberries or raspberries.