Strawberry Lemonade

Strawberry Lemonade – easy homemade lemonade with a fresh sweet and tart flavors from fresh strawberries and lemons. Perfectly refreshing and delicious! Want to make it as an adult version? Add some vodka or sparkling wine.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings -4

Calories 235kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

2-3 cups chopped strawberries
½ cup lemon Juice
2 tablespoons lime juice

Simple Syrup

¾ cup sugar , replace with honey, or any sweetener
2 cups cold water , or more

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Easy Method

Puree strawberry, lime and/or lemon Juice, sugar and about a cup of water. Remove adjust with more water to desired taste.
Pour over ice.

Simple Syrup Method

In a medium saucepan combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil; keep stirring, until sugar has dissolved- about 5-7 minutes. Throw in mint if using any. Let it cool.
Place strawberry chunks in a blender and blend until puree- remove and set aside.

Strawberry Lemonade

Pour in a large pitcher, followed by lemon and lime Juice. Then add syrup to taste. Stir until everything comes together, adjust with cold water, if need to be.
Chill or serve with ice cubes.

Notes

The amount of water and sugar you use will depend on your preference. So add as little or as much as you want to achieve that perfect sweet and tart balance
To get more juice out of lemons, make sure that they’re on room temperature before you squeeze them.
Serve with ice and garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon slices.
You can make it 2 days ahead and store in the fridge covered.

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