Delicious Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
A refreshing twist on classic lemonade, infused with ripe strawberries, perfect for summer days.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Citrus Juicer
- Fine-Mesh Sieve
- Pitcher
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Washed, hulled, and sliced.
- 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Approximately 4-6 lemons, avoid bottled juice.
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste, can substitute with honey or agave.
- 4 cups Cold Water Use filtered water for best taste.
- as needed Ice Cubes For serving chilled.
Instructions
- Wash and slice the strawberries, then combine with 1/4 cup of sugar in a saucepan and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Roll lemons on the countertop, cut in half, and squeeze out 1 cup of lemon juice.
- Heat the strawberry mixture with 2 cups of water over medium heat until sugar dissolves and strawberries soften, about 5-7 minutes.
- Strain the mixture into a pitcher, discarding solids, and add the lemon juice.
- Add 2 cups of cold water, stir well, and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving over ice.
- Garnish with lemon slices or strawberries and serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.