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Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
Get ready to quench your thirst with a refreshing twist on a classic drink: Homemade Strawberry Lemonade!
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and whole strawberries for garnish
Instructions
In a blender, combine the sliced strawberries and 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
Strain the strawberry puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, discarding the solids.
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar to the pitcher.
Pour in the remaining 3 cups of water and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
Serve over ice with lemon slices and whole strawberries as garnish.
Kitchen Tools
- Blender
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Large pitcher
- Measuring cups
- Juicer (if needed)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can prepare strawberry lemonade a day ahead. Just keep it in the refrigerator and avoid adding ice until serving.
It can last in the fridge for 3-5 days if stored properly in a sealed container.
Yes, you can use frozen strawberries! Allow them to thaw before blending for the best results.
Absolutely! You can replace sugar with a sugar substitute like stevia or erythritol.
Simply add more sugar or water to balance the flavors to your preference.