Easy Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
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4.9
Easy Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
Description
Easy Homemade Strawberry Lemonade starts by blending fresh strawberries with water, then straining to remove seeds and pulp for a smooth base. Freshly squeezed lemon juice is added for tartness. A simple syrup of sugar dissolved in water is shaken together to sweeten the lemonade, combined with the juices in a pitcher partially filled with ice. Additional cold water is added to dilute to taste, and more syrup can be added based on personal preference. The lemonade is served cold, offering a fruity and tangy profile with the natural sweetness of strawberries enhanced by the lemon’s brightness.
This drink is suitable for summertime hydration or casual gatherings, enjoyed chilled over ice. It can accompany light meals or snacks, providing a fresh, homemade alternative to bottled lemonades.
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups strawberry halved, fresh
- 4 lemon plural
- ½ cup granulated sugar or to taste
- water
- ice
Instructions
- Place strawberries and 1 cup water in a blender. Blend until smooth and strain using a fine mesh strainer. Juice the lemons (you should get about 1 cup of juice).
- In a small jar, combine sugar and ½ cup water. Shake until sugar is completely dissolved.
- In a 2 quart pitcher add strawberry juice, lemon juice and about ¾ of the sugar mixture. Fill the pitcher halfway with ice. Add 4-5 cups of cold water and stir.
- Add more sugar mixture if desired. Serve cold.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 89 | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 198mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 76.2mg | 85% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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