Fresh Strawberry Lemonade
Making fresh strawberry lemonade is so easy and you'll get a much tastier result than anything you'd buy. Plus you make it from scratch, you can control the level of sweetness. With only as much sugar as necessary to balance the flavors, this version isn't too tart nor too sweet, and the strawberries add a sweet contrast to the tangy lemon flavor.
Servings: 8
Calories: 165kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups coarsely chopped fresh strawberries (about 6 ounces)
- Zest of 2 lemons, peeled off in strips with a vegetable peeler (avoid the white pith)
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice
- Whole strawberries, fresh mint leaves, and sliced lemons for garnish
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and strawberries with 2 cups water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the berries begin to release their color and soften slightly, about 3 minutes. Stir in the lemon zest. Set aside and let cool completely.
- Pour the cooled syrup and berries into a fine sieve set over a pitcher or bowl. With the back of a spoon or a rubber spatula, press lightly on the berries to extract most of the syrup. Discard the solids
- Add the lemon juice and 2 ½ cups cold water to the syrup mixture and stir until well blended.
- The lemonade can be served immediately over ice. Garnish each serving with the fruit, mint and lemon.
- The lemonade can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 8g | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 0.3g | Sodium: 1.2mg | Sugar: 40g