Home Made Fresh Strawberry Lemonade
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Home Made Fresh Strawberry Lemonade
Description
The Home Made Fresh Strawberry Lemonade combines freshly squeezed lemon juice and pureed strawberries that have been strained to remove any pulp. Sweetened with a simple syrup made from sugar and water, the lemonade is mixed with additional water to achieve the desired dilution. The use of fresh lemon juice and strawberry puree provides a bright, tart, and subtly sweet flavor profile. Served chilled over ice, the drink offers a pleasant balance of fruity notes and citrus zest.
The lemonade can be easily adjusted by varying the quantities of lemon juice, strawberries, and sweetener to suit personal taste preferences. Alternatives like maple syrup, honey, or agave syrup can replace white sugar, though adjustments to sweetness levels are recommended. The recipe suggests blending fresh strawberries but allows for frozen ones if fresh are unavailable; however, fresh lemon juice is advised to maintain the bright citrus flavor.
Additional ideas include freezing the lemonade for a refreshing treat or incorporating vodka for a cocktail variation. Adding a pinch of salt can also transform it into a sports drink. These flexible serving options make the lemonade adaptable for different occasions and preferences.
Ingredients
- 2 cups lemon juice about 6 large lemons
- 1 pound strawberry cleaned and hulled, fresh
- 8 cups water divided
- 1 cup sugar or maple syrup, agave or honey, granulated white
Instructions
- Juice the lemons, and add to a large pitcher.
- In a blender, add the strawberries and 1 cup of water.
- Blend until pureed.
- Strain strawberry mixture to remove pulp, add to the pitcher.
- Heat the sugar and 1 cup of water in a large saucepan until it boils, and the sugar dissolves. Cool.
- Add remaining 6 cups of water to the pitcher, then add the cooled sugar syrup.
- Stir until well blended.
- Serve over ice.
- Devour.
Notes
- Adjust lemon, strawberry, and water ratios to find your preferred balance of tartness and sweetness.
- Use natural liquid sweeteners like maple syrup, honey, or agave carefully, as they are not equal replacements for sugar.
- Fresh lemon juice is essential to preserve the bright citrus taste; frozen berries are acceptable but may require sweetness adjustment.
- Freeze the lemonade to enjoy a chilled version anytime or add vodka for an adult beverage.
- Add a pinch of salt to create a homemade sports drink.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 45.5mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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