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Easy Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
Easy homemade strawberry lemonade! Quick and easy to make in the blender, naturally sweetened, and perfectly tart-sweet. The ultimate summer refresher!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 5 (Cups)
Calories: 126 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 heaping cup sliced ripe strawberries, hulled and halved (organic when possible)
- 3 cups filtered water
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup agave* (we used the lesser amount for a more tart lemonade // or sub liquid monk fruit extract or liquid stevia to taste)
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (~6-8 large, juicy lemons as recipe is written)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients (starting with the lesser amount of agave) to a high-speed blender and blend on medium-high until smooth — about 30 seconds. Taste and adjust as needed, adding more agave for sweetness and to balance the lemon, lemon juice for tartness, or strawberries for more strawberry flavor.
- Optionally, for a smoother lemonade and to remove strawberry seeds, you can strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer before serving. We didn’t find this step necessary.
- Option to chill the lemonade by transferring it to a large jar and placing in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight. Serve immediately. You can also serve over ice, though it will dilute the flavor a bit. Serve this lemonade on its own or as a mixer with tequila, gin, or vodka.
- Lemonade will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator up to 5 days, or freeze in popsicle molds for a sweet, cold treat! Can also be frozen into ice cubes and added to summer beverages.
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Notes
- *We tested agave, honey, coconut sugar, and maple syrup. Agave was our favorite. Honey stuck to the bottom of the blender, which made blending a little more finicky, however it was very floral and delicious. The maple syrup gave it a maple strawberry flavor — not something we preferred, but it would be nice with bourbon. The coconut sugar was a little too flavor specific and tasted like brown sugar.*The easy method used in this recipe creates a frothy layer at the top, which we enjoyed. But if the froth might bother you, you can blend the strawberries, agave, and 1 cup of water, then add that to a jar with the lemon juice and remaining water.*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with the lesser amount of agave.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
126
(6%)
Carbohydrates
39.5g
(13%)
Protein
0.4g
(1%)
Fat
0.4g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0g
Monounsaturated Fat
0g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
103mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.9g
(4%)
Sugar
31.6g
(63%)
Vitamin A
59IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
8.6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5(Cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 126 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 39.5g | 13% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31.6g | 63% |
| Vitamin A | 59IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 8.6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.