4.8 from 30 votes
Strawberry Lemonade
Learn how to make sweet strawberry lemonade perfect for any party or hot day. This easy treat with real fruit only needs four ingredients.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 279 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries halved, stems removed
- 2 cups sugar divided
- 6 cups water divided
- 1 cup lemon juice about 6 lemons, extra to garnish
Instructions
- In a blender place the strawberries, ¼ cup sugar and ¼ cup water. Blend the mixture until smooth.
- Pour the strawberry mixture into a large pitcher. Add the remaining sugar, lemon juice, and remaining water. Stir to mix.
- Add sliced lemons to the pitcher if desired. Serve immediately over ice cubes or chill until ready to serve. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Frozen strawberries can also be used in this recipe. It can sometimes cause the lemonade to be a bit more like a slushie. If you are using frozen strawberries and prefer it not to have any slushy pieces in your lemonade, simply let the strawberries thaw on the counter for about 20 minutes before blending.
Nutrition Information
Calories
279kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.4g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
14mg
(1%)
Potassium
105mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
69g
(138%)
Vitamin A
9IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 69g | 138% |
| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.