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Strawberry Lemonade
Serves 4
20 mins
367 Kcal
Strawberry lemonade is a refreshing, vibrant drink that comes from blending the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries with the tangy, zesty flavours of fresh lemons. This excellent drink is ideally served during hot summer as a sweet and tart drink, lightly carbonated, cooling, yet revitalising to both body and spirit. It can be served at any number of backyard barbecues, family gatherings, or simply as a pick-me-up. A traditional strawberry lemonade recipe begins with fresh strawberries pulsed into a paste puree. Lemon juice, water, and a sweetener-sugar or honey, for example, combine with the puree, balancing the acidic bite of the lemons while emphasising the strawberry flavour. In many recipes, one adds a splash of sparkling water or club soda for a frothy conclusion. It can be garnished with whole strawberries or lemon slices to be more pleasing to the eyes. The charm of strawberry lemonade lies in how versatile it is. You may make it sweeter or tart with any sugar or lemon juice you prefer. Put some vodka or rum for a better adult version and have fun at summer parties. What's great is that this strawberry lemonade recipe is a delight to the palate, as well as straightforward and uncomplicated, making it a very appealing drink for those who wish to make refreshing drinks at home. With or without a light snack, strawberry lemonade is an ideal summer drink.
Ingredients required for Strawberry Lemonade
- 20 strawberries
- 4 tbsp lemon juice
- 3/4 cup syrup
- Ice cubes
- 1 cup sugar
Cooking steps for Strawberry Lemonade
- 1Strawberry Lemonade is summer in a glass—refreshing, tangy, and bursting with sweet fruity goodness.
- 2Start by making a simple syrup: heat 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- 3Let the syrup cool to room temperature.
- 4Wash and hull about 20 fresh strawberries, then blend them into a smooth puree.
- 5For a chunkier texture, pulse the strawberries instead of blending fully.
- 6In a large pitcher, squeeze 4 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice for a burst of citrusy brightness.
- 7Add the strawberry puree to the lemon juice and mix well.
- 8Pour in ¾ cup of cooled simple syrup and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the sweetness of the recipe of strawberry lemonade as needed.
- 9Add 3 cups of cold water to balance the flavours and create a refreshing drink.
- 10Stir everything together and add more water if the mixture is too thick.
- 11Fill the pitcher with ice cubes and garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon slices for extra flair.
- 12Serve the unique strawberry lemonade in ice-filled glasses and enjoy its sweet, tangy perfection.
- 13This homemade drink is the perfect recipe for picnics, gatherings, or just cooling off on a sunny day, with a vibrant, natural taste that outshines any store-bought version.