Description
Combine sweet ripe strawberries with zesty lemon juice and a touch of sugar to create this vibrant, homemade strawberry lemonade. Perfect for summer gatherings or a cool afternoon drink.
Ingredients
16 oz strawberries, hulled
4 cups water
6 medium lemons, juiced
1 cup caster sugar (adjust to taste)
Ice cubes, as needed
Instructions
Ripen strawberries by mashing or pureeing them to release juice.
Add a tablespoon of lemon juice to strawberries and let them macerate for 5-10 minutes.
Strain the strawberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing to remove solids.
Combine strained strawberry liquid, lemon juice, sugar, and 4 cups water in a large pitcher.
Stir until the sugar dissolves.
Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator before serving.
Serve over ice cubes in glasses.
Notes
Use ripe, in-season strawberries for the best flavor.
Adjust the sugar quantity based on your sweetness preference and the tartness of the lemons.
This recipe holds well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add ice just before serving for clarity.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Holiday Recipes
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Contemporary
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (8 oz)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg