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Strawberry Lemonade
This homemade Strawberry Lemonade is the ultimate thirst-quencher! Bursting with fresh, sweet strawberries and the zing of tangy lemons, it's the perfect balance of fruity sweetness and refreshing acidity. Just one sip will transport you to a sunny afternoon spent lounging by the pool. It's pure summer in a glass!
Prep Time
10 mins
Chilling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 169 kcal
Course:
Drinks , Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and chopped
- 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed, from about 6 to 8 lemons
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups water
- Ice cubes
For Garnish
- sliced lemons
- strawberries
- fresh mint
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, puree the chopped strawberries until smooth.
- In a large pitcher, combine the strawberry puree, freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness or tartness as needed by adding more sugar or lemon juice.
- Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the strawberry lemonade over the ice. Garnish with sliced lemons and strawberries, if desired.
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Notes
- Adjust sweetness: Depending on how sweet your strawberries are, you may want to adjust the amount of sugar. Start with less, then taste and add more if needed.
- Fresh is best: For the most flavorful lemonade, use freshly squeezed lemon juice. Bottled juice just doesn't compare!
- Serve chilled: This lemonade is best served very cold. You can make it ahead of time and chill in the fridge, or serve over plenty of ice.
- Garnish: For an extra touch, garnish with fresh mint leaves or a slice of lemon. Not only does it look pretty, it adds an extra layer of flavor.
- Make it fizzy: Want to turn this into a fizzy drink? Replace some of the water with club soda for a bubbly twist!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
169kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
0.5g
(1%)
Fat
0.4g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02g
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
119mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
41g
(82%)
Vitamin A
8IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.