How to make Strawberry Lemonade
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How to make Strawberry Lemonade
Description
This recipe starts with a strawberry simple syrup, simmering chopped strawberries, sugar, and water just enough to dissolve sugar and infuse flavor. The syrup is strained to remove solids. Separately, fresh strawberries are macerated in sugar to soften and release juices. These are combined with freshly squeezed lemon juice and cold water to form the lemonade base. Adding the syrup completes the drink.
The finished strawberry lemonade balances the citrus tang of lemon with the sweetness and fruitiness of strawberries. It can be served chilled over ice, garnished with slices of frozen strawberry and lemon for visual appeal and added chill.
Various sweeteners may be used according to preference or dietary needs, including agave nectar, honey, raw sugar, stevia, or monkfruit. The lemonade keeps up to five days refrigerated, suitable for making ahead. Variations include raspberry lemonade or swapping lemon for lime.
Ingredients
Strawberry Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 7 strawberries hulled and chopped
Strawberry Lemonade
- 2 cups strawberries hulled
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 lemon plural
- 3 cups water ice
- lemon to garnish, slices, frozen
- strawberry to garnish, slices, frozen
Instructions
- Make Strawberry Simple Syrup
- Add the water, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and the chopped strawberries into a small saucepan over medium heat on the stove.
- Let the water come to a simmer and dissolve all the sugar, you can stir to help it dissolve.
- Let the simple syrup simmer (never boil!) for 5 minutes, then strain the syrup through a mesh sieve into a heat-safe bowl or container.
- This can be done ahead of time or right before you make the lemonade, just make sure to add extra ice to cool it down.
- Make Strawberry Lemonade
- In a large pitcher, take the remaining strawberries and pour the remaining sugar over them. Stir to cover the strawberries in the sugar and let the berries macerate for 5 minutes.
- Juice all the lemons and add the juice to the pitcher with the macerated strawberries and sugar.
- Add water to fill up the pitcher, then stir in the strawberry simple syrup.
- Add ice cubes or frozen strawberries and place in the fridge to cool if you have time, otherwise serve with ice/frozen strawberries!
Notes
- Different sweeteners can be substituted, such as agave nectar, honey, raw sugar, stevia, or monkfruit according to dietary preferences
- Store lemonade covered in the fridge for up to 5 days
- For raspberry lemonade, swap strawberries with raspberries
- For a limeade, replace lemons with limes
- Simple syrup can be prepared ahead or just before making lemonade; ensure it cools before adding
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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