🍓🍋 Fresh Strawberry Lemonade
This Fresh Strawberry Lemonade blends ripe strawberries with zesty lemons for a refreshing drink that’s both sweet and tangy. Bursting with real fruit flavor, it's easy to make and far better than store-bought!
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Fine-mesh strainer (optional)
- Pitcher
- measuring cups
- Citrus juicer (manual or electric)
Ingredients
- 1 pound 450g fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 cup 240ml freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- ¾ to 1 cup 150–200g granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups 960ml cold water
- Ice for serving
- Lemon slices and strawberry halves optional, for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves optional, for garnish
Instructions
Blend the Strawberries:
- Add strawberries and 1 cup water to a blender. Blend until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp, if desired.
Juice the Lemons:
- Juice fresh lemons until you have 1 cup of juice. Strain for smoothness, if preferred.
Mix the Lemonade:
- In a large pitcher, combine strawberry purée, lemon juice, sugar, and the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Taste & Adjust:
- Taste the lemonade and adjust with more sugar or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Chill & Serve:
- Refrigerate until cold or serve immediately over ice. Garnish with lemon slices, strawberry halves, or mint leaves.
Notes
đź’ˇ Tips for Success
Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor—frozen strawberries can be used in a pinch For a lower-sugar version, use honey, maple syrup, or a sugar substitute Make it boozy with a splash of vodka or white rum for an adults-only version
Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor—frozen strawberries can be used in a pinch For a lower-sugar version, use honey, maple syrup, or a sugar substitute Make it boozy with a splash of vodka or white rum for an adults-only version