Strawberry Lemonade - Fresh strawberries are blended into a sweet puree and combined with freshly squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup. The result is a brilliantly pink, refreshing drink that balances tart lemon and sweet berry flavors perfectly. It is far superior to any store-bought or powdered mix.
Strawberry Lemonade - My grandmother's strawberry lemonade was the taste of childhood summers. She'd mash the berries with sugar and let it macerate for an hour. I've kept her method but reduced the sugar. The 80-minute total includes that crucial rest time for the flavors to deepen. That first sip still takes me back to her porch swing every time.
Dietary Notes
- ✓ Fresh Fruit
- ✓ No Artificial Colors
- ✓ Refreshing Summer Drink
- ✓ Crowd-Pleasing
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Why You'll Love This
- Vibrant Color & Flavor: Comes from real strawberries.
- Perfectly Balanced: Adjust sweetness and tartness to taste.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Prepare the base ahead of time.
- Feeds a Crowd: Easy to scale up for parties.
Strawberry Lemonade
👩🍳 Author: Chef Nour
⏰ Prep Time: 15min
❄️ Cool Time: 60
🔥 Cook Time: 5min
🥨 Yield: 6
🍞 Method: Blending
🌾 Diet: Vegan
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Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled
- 6-8 lemons
- ¾ - 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups water
- for serving ice
- for garnish fresh mint sprigs
Ingredient Notes:
- Fresh strawberries Ripe strawberries give bright color and real fruit flavor. Blend well for a smooth puree base.
- Lemons Fresh lemon juice is essential for tart, refreshing lemonade. Roll lemons before juicing for more juice.
- Sugar Sugar balances lemon acidity. Adjust based on strawberry sweetness for perfect sweet-tart flavor.
- Water Use cold, filtered water for clean taste. Chill for a more refreshing summer drink.
- Ice Ice keeps lemonade cold and crisp. Add just before serving so it does not dilute too quickly.
- Fresh mint sprigs (optional) Mint adds fresh aroma and makes the drink look more photo-ready. Add as garnish for a bright finish.
Instructions
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1Make simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let cool.
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2Juice the lemons to yield about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp if desired.
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3In a blender, combine the strawberries and ½ cup of the cooled simple syrup. Blend until completely smooth. For a smoother drink, strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds.
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4In a large pitcher, combine the strawberry puree, remaining simple syrup, lemon juice, and remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well.
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5Taste and adjust: Add more water if too strong, more lemon for tartness, or a bit more sugar if needed.
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6Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and allow flavors to meld.
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7Serve over ice in glasses. Garnish with a strawberry slice, lemon slice, and mint sprig.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 110
Protein 0g
Carbs 29g
Fiber 1g
Sugar 27g
Fat 0g
Sodium 5mg
Potassium N/A
Serving Suggestions
Serve over ice in tall glasses. Garnish with a fresh strawberry and a slice of lemon on the rim of the glass. Add a sprig of mint for extra freshness. For a sparkling version, top with club soda just before serving. Provide a stirrer.
How to Store?
Store the strawberry lemonade concentrate (the blended strawberry-syrup-lemon mixture) in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. When ready to serve, mix with cold water or sparkling water to taste. Do not freeze, as the texture of the strawberry puree may change.
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