Strawberry Lemonade
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8 1 cup servings
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Calories
114 kcal
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Course
Drinks
Strawberry Lemonade
Description
The recipe starts with making a simple syrup by dissolving sugar in hot water using a microwave. Meanwhile, fresh strawberries are blended with cold water to form a smooth puree. These components are combined with freshly squeezed lemon juice and lemon zest in a pitcher, blending the fruity and citrus elements thoroughly. Additional cold water is stirred in to balance the concentration.
To serve, sliced strawberries and lemons are added to the pitcher along with ice, providing bursts of flavor and a chilled experience. This strawberry lemonade is a versatile beverage that can be adjusted by diluting with more water if desired to make the sweetness and tartness more subtle. It is suitable for family meals, picnics, or casual refreshment.
The recipe is adapted from ‘‘Alaska from Scratch’’, reflecting straightforward preparation useful in home kitchens.
Ingredients
For the simple syrup:
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- For the strawberry puree:
- 2 cups strawberry fresh, sliced
- 1 cup water cold
For the lemonade:
- lemon finely grated zest of 1
- 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 cup water cold
- lemon sliced
- strawberries sliced
- ice
Instructions
- For the simple syrup, microwave water in a microwave-safe 4-cup glass measuring cup at HIGH 1 minute and 30 seconds or until very hot. Add sugar and stir until well combined. Microwave on HIGH for 2 additional minutes. Stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture becomes a clear syrup. Set aside to cool.
- Add strawberries and 1 cup cold water to a blender container. Pulse until the mixture is fairly smooth.
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice and 1 cup cold water to a half-gallon pitcher. Stir in the strawberry puree and simple syrup until well combined.
- Add lemon and strawberry slices and ice.
- Taste and add more cold water if needed. Serve over ice.
Notes
- This recipe yields a refreshing strawberry lemonade suitable for serving over ice.
- Adjust sweetness or tartness by varying water quantities to taste.
- Simple syrup is prepared by dissolving sugar in hot water using the microwave, providing quick sugar syrup.
- Fresh lemons and strawberries provide natural flavors; using fresh ingredients enhances the drink quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 81 cup servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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