The Best Strawberry Lemonade Ever
Quench your thirst with *The Best Strawberry Lemonade Ever*! This refreshing homemade drink combines the natural sweetness of fresh, ripe strawberries with the zesty tang of freshly squeezed lemons, creating the ultimate balance of flavors. A quick strawberry puree is blended and strained for a velvety smooth base, while a simple syrup adds just the right touch of sweetness. Perfectly chilled with ice cubes and optionally garnished with fragrant mint leaves, this vibrant lemonade is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress at summer gatherings, picnics, or any time you crave a fruity, revitalizing beverage. Indulge in the fresh taste of summer with this irresistible homemade strawberry lemonade!
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 5 cups Water
- 4 whole Fresh lemons
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 6 leaves Optional mint leaves
Directions
Step 1
Wash and hull the strawberries. Slice them in half for easier blending.
Step 2
In a blender, combine the strawberries and 1 cup of water. Blend on high until smooth.
Step 3
Strain the strawberry puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove seeds. Discard the seeds.
Step 4
In a small saucepan, combine 0.5 cups of sugar with 1 cup of water to make a simple syrup. Heat on medium, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
Step 5
Juice the lemons by cutting them in half and squeezing over a strainer to catch any seeds. You should have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
Step 6
Add the fresh lemon juice, cooled simple syrup, and 3 cups of cold water to the strawberry puree in the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
Step 7
Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or water, if desired.
Step 8
Add 2 cups of ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the lemonade further.
Step 9
If desired, garnish each glass with a sprig of mint leaves for a refreshing touch.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 2319 grams (2319.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 548 |
| Total Fat 1.60g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.10g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 45mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate 145.30g | 53% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.60g | 45% |
| Total Sugars 120.60g | |
| Protein 4.70g | 9% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 183mg | 14% |
| Iron 3mg | 15% |
| Potassium 770mg | 16% |
Source of Calories