Description
Refreshing and tangy Homemade Strawberry Lemonade is the perfect drink for a hot summer day. Made with fresh strawberries, lemons, and a touch of sweetness, this beverage is bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
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For the Strawberry Puree:
- 4 cups hulled and halved strawberries (about 1 pound)
- 3 cups cold water
- 1/2 cup honey or agave nectar (adjust to taste)
For the Lemon Juice:
- 2 medium-size lemons, cut into wedges
- 3 cups cold water
Optional Garnishes:
- Whole strawberries
- Lemon slices
- Fresh mint or lemon balm sprigs
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Puree: In a blender, combine the strawberries, 3 cups of water, and honey or agave nectar. Blend until smooth and pour into a pitcher.
- Make the Lemon Juice: Blend lemon wedges and 3 cups of water until finely chopped. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Combine: Mix the lemon juice with the strawberry puree in the pitcher.
- Serve: Pour over ice, garnish with lemon, strawberries, and herbs. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Strawberry Lemonade, Homemade Lemonade, Summer Drink, Strawberry Drink
