Description
This Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade is a vibrant, thirst-quenching drink perfect for warm days. Made with fresh strawberries, freshly squeezed lemons, and a touch of sugar, it balances tartness and sweetness beautifully. Easy to prepare and served chilled over ice, it’s a perfect homemade alternative to store-bought lemonade with a fruity twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (halved)
- 4 large fresh lemons (juiced)
Other Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups filtered water
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Wash and slice the strawberries into halves or quarters to ensure they blend smoothly.
- Juice Lemons: Use a handheld juicer to extract juice from the lemons until you obtain approximately one cup of fresh lemon juice.
- Blend Strawberries: In a blender, combine the sliced strawberries with one cup of water and blend until a smooth puree forms. Strain this mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove seeds and pulp for a smooth texture.
- Mix Lemonade: Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and three cups of cold filtered water to the pitcher. Gradually stir in the sugar until fully dissolved, tasting and adjusting the sweetness as desired.
- Serve: Pour the strawberry lemonade over ice cubes in glasses, and optionally garnish with sliced strawberries or lemon wheels for an extra fresh presentation.
Notes
- Adjust sugar quantity to taste or substitute with honey or a sugar alternative for a different sweetness profile.
- Straining the blended strawberries ensures a smooth lemonade without pulp or seeds, but you can skip this step if you prefer a more rustic texture.
- For an adult version, add a splash of vodka or gin to make a refreshing cocktail.
- Keep the lemonade refrigerated and consume within 2 days for best freshness.
- You can prepare the strawberry puree in advance and keep it chilled before mixing with lemon juice and water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
