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Strawberry Lemonade
This easy Strawberry Lemonade recipe is my kids favorite fresh summer drink. It's homemade and requires just three basic ingredients!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 7
Calories: 187 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound fresh strawberries , stems removed
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 1/2-5 cups water , divided
- 1 1/2 cups fresh-squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Use a blender or food processor to puree the strawberries. Strain them through a fine mesh sieve, if desired, to remove seeds.
- In a small saucepan, over medium heat, stir together sugar and 2 cups water.
- Bring to a boil, and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Strain the lemon juice through a fine-mesh sieve into a 2-quart pitcher. Add simple syrup and pureed strawberries and stir to combine. Refrigerate until cold.
- When ready to serve, add 2 1/2 cups of cold water and stir. Taste, and add more water if it's too sweet.
- Serve with ice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
187kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
103mg
(3%)
Sugar
45g
(90%)
Vitamin C
39.3mg
(44%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 7Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 187kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin C | 39.3mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.