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Strawberry lemonade recipe

Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Recipe to Beat the Heat

Enjoy this delicious strawberry lemonade recipe that perfectly balances sweetness and tartness for a refreshing summer drink.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine beverage
Servings 4 cups
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

  • - Blender
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • - Pitcher

Ingredients
  

For the Base

  • 1.25 lb fresh strawberries bring natural sweetness and vibrant color
  • 2 count tart lemons add a zesty kick
  • 0.5-0.75 cup honey or sugar adjust according to taste

For the Water

  • 6 cups water helps blend everything together
  • ice to keep the drink chilled

For the Garnishes

  • fresh strawberry slices enhance the color and flavor
  • lemon slices adds beauty and zest
  • fresh herbs (Mint, Lemon Verbena, Lemon Balm, Basil) choose your favorite herbs

Instructions
 

How to Make Strawberry Lemonade

  • Blend the strawberries, lemons, and honey with 2 cups of water until smooth.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher, adding 4 additional cups of water.
  • Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or sugar if necessary.
  • Serve the drink cold over ice and garnish with strawberry slices, lemon slices, and fresh herbs.
  • For an alternative method, blend strawberries with honey and 1 cup of water, then blend quartered lemons with 1-2 cups of water separately.
  • Strain the lemon mix into the pitcher containing the strawberry blend, stir well, and add the remaining water.
  • Taste again and adjust sweetness as needed. Serve with ice and garnishes.

Notes

Choose ripe strawberries for maximum sweetness. Adjust sweetness to your liking for the best flavor balance.
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