Description
Homemade Strawberry Lemonade is a refreshing drink that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors, making it a must-have for summer gatherings. This delightful beverage combines fresh strawberries and zesty lemon juice, creating a vibrant drink that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether you’re hosting a lively barbecue or enjoying a quiet afternoon on the porch, this easy-to-make lemonade will impress your guests and keep you cool. With customizable sweetness and eye-catching garnishes, it’s the ideal thirst-quencher for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 1/2 cups cold water (divided)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- Ice cubes for serving
- Strawberry slices for garnish
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries under cold water, remove stems, and slice in half. Blend until smooth to create a puree.
- In a large pitcher, mix lemon juice, sugar, and 4 cups of cold water. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Combine the strawberry puree with the lemonade mixture in the pitcher. Stir gently to blend well.
- Serve over ice in glasses and garnish with strawberry slices, lemon wheels, and mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg