Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make strawberry lemonade that’s perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 cup lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water (still or sparkling)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Puree the strawberries. Add hulled strawberries to a blender and blend until completely smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve if desired.
- Make the lemon base. In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice, sugar, and 2 cups of water. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add strawberry flavor. Pour the strawberry puree into the pitcher and stir to combine.
- Dilute and adjust. Stir in the remaining 2 cups water. Taste and adjust sugar or lemon juice as needed.
- Serve. Pour over ice and garnish with lemon slices.
Notes
For a smoother drink, strain the strawberry puree. Adjust sweetness based on the ripeness of strawberries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American