5 from 6 votes
Strawberry Lemonade
This refreshing Homemade Strawberry Lemonade is made with fresh strawberries and lemons and topped with sparkling water for a light and bubbly summer drink. Kid-approved and easy to make!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
126 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 pint strawberry hulled and halved or quartered, fresh
- 2 cups sparkling water or a flavored carbonated soda such as lemon-lime or strawberry, cold, or club soda
- ice
- lemon optional garnish, wedges (lemon); whole (strawberries
- strawberry optional garnish, wedges (lemon); whole (strawberries
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Add the lemon peel and lemon juice; stir and remove from the heat. Let cool completely, then strain into a clean pitcher.
- In a blender, puree the strawberries and add to the pitcher with the lemon juice. Stir well to combine and refrigerate until well chilled.
- Add the sparkling water and stir well. Pour into glasses filled with ice. Serve, garnished with your choice of lemon wedges and/or whole strawberries if desired.
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Notes
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
126kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.