Ingredients
Produce
- 6 large lemons (about 2 cups of juice)
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (cleaned and hulled)
Liquids & Sweeteners
- 8 cups water (divided: 1 cup for strawberry puree, 1 cup for sugar syrup, 6 cups for lemonade)
- 1 cup white sugar (or maple syrup, agave, or honey as alternatives)
Instructions
- Juice the lemons: Juice 6 large lemons to yield approximately 2 cups of fresh lemon juice and pour it into a large pitcher.
- Prepare strawberry puree: Place 1 pound of cleaned and hulled fresh strawberries into a blender with 1 cup of water.
- Blend strawberries: Blend the strawberries and water until a smooth puree forms.
- Strain the mixture: Strain the strawberry puree through a fine sieve to remove pulp and seeds, then add the smooth strawberry juice to the pitcher with lemon juice.
- Make sugar syrup: In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup of white sugar and 1 cup of water, heat until the mixture boils and the sugar dissolves completely. Allow to cool.
- Combine liquids: Pour the remaining 6 cups of water into the pitcher containing lemon and strawberry juices, then add the cooled sugar syrup.
- Mix thoroughly: Stir the lemonade mixture until all components are well blended.
- Serve: Pour the fresh strawberry lemonade over ice cubes in glasses.
- Enjoy: Drink immediately and enjoy the refreshing taste of homemade strawberry lemonade.
Notes
- For a natural sweetener alternative, substitute white sugar with maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of sugar syrup according to taste preferences.
- Straining the strawberry puree is optional but recommended for a smoother texture.
- Serve chilled or over ice for the best refreshing experience.
- This recipe yields approximately 10 servings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
