Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
This delicious Strawberry Lemonade is made with fresh strawberries and lemon juice and is a favorite refreshing drink for a warm day! With just four ingredients, it is ready in minutes and is always a crowd-pleaser! It is perfect for sipping on a warm day, entertaining, showers, and tailgating.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup hot water
- 2 1/2 cups strawberry puree (about 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled)
- 2 cups lemon juice
- 5 cups cold water
Optional garnish
- lemon slices
- strawberry slices
- mint
Instructions
- Add sugar to a gallon pitcher and pour hot water over sugar, stirring to dissolve.
- Add strawberries to a blender or food processor and puree.
- Add the strawberry puree, fresh lemon juice, and cold water to the pitcher. Stir until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, add ice, fresh lemon slices, fresh strawberry slices, and/ or mint, if desired. Keep refrigerated.
Notes
Storage Instructions
Strawberry lemonade will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days without the fresh fruit or mint added to the liquid. Wait to add the fruit garnish and/or ice cubes until just before serving.
If your children or guests do not enjoy the pulp of strawberries, strain the strawberry puree through a fine mesh strainer before adding to the pitcher.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g
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