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Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
Lucy

Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

This homemade strawberry lemonade recipe combines ripe strawberries, freshly squeezed lemons, and a light simple syrup for a perfectly sweet and tart summer drink. It’s quick, refreshing, and naturally beautiful, the ultimate all-natural drink for sunny days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 Glasses
Course: Beverages, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 92
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Fresh strawberries Hulled and rinsed
  • 1 cup Fresh lemon juice From 4–6 lemons
  • ½ –¾ cup Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 4 cups Water Divided
  • 2 cups Ice Crushed or cubed
  • 4 slices Lemon For garnish
  • 6 leaves Fresh mint Optional garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Blender For pureeing strawberries
  • 1 Saucepan For making simple syrup
  • 1 Fine mesh sieve Optional, for straining
  • 1 Large pitcher For mixing and serving
  • 1 Wooden spoon For stirring
  • 6 Glasses To serve chilled lemonade

Method
 

  1. Make the simple syrup:
  2. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and sugar. Heat gently until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool.
  3. (Associated Ingredients: Sugar, Water)
  4. Blend the strawberries:
  5. Add strawberries and 1 cup cold water to a blender. Blend until smooth. Strain for a smoother texture if preferred.
  6. (Associated Ingredients: Strawberries, Water)
  7. Mix lemonade:
  8. In a large pitcher, combine strawberry puree, lemon juice, simple syrup, and remaining water. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness.
  9. (Associated Ingredients: Lemon juice, Simple syrup, Water)
  10. Chill and serve:
  11. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices and mint.
  12. (Associated Ingredients: Ice, Lemon slices, Mint)

Notes

This homemade strawberry lemonade can be made up to 24 hours ahead. Keep refrigerated and add ice just before serving. For a twist, replace strawberries with raspberries or infuse the syrup with mint or basil.
Pair it with peach oolong tea or Chinese jasmine tea for a refreshing tea-lemonade combo.