Ingredients
For the Strawberry Lemonade
- 1 ¼ lb fresh strawberries, stems removed
- 1 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- ¾ cup cane sugar
- 4 cups water, chilled
- ice, as needed
For Garnish
- few fresh mint leaves
- few strawberry slices
Instructions
- Blend Strawberries, Sugar & Lemon Juice: In a blender jar, combine the strawberries, cane sugar, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Blend until the mixture is completely pureed and smooth.
- Strain the Mixture: Pour the puree through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher to remove the gritty seeds and pulp from the strawberries, resulting in a smoother lemonade base.
- Combine with Water: Transfer the strained mixture into a large pitcher. Pour in the chilled water and stir well until fully combined.
- Chill and Serve: Allow the lemonade to chill in the refrigerator for a short while before serving to ensure it’s nice and cold.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Pour the strawberry lemonade into glasses over ice cubes. Garnish with sliced strawberries and fresh mint leaves as desired. Serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- Add more sugar if you prefer a sweeter lemonade; the recipe as written creates a more tart and refreshing drink.
- Tear and add a few extra mint leaves to the pitcher for a stronger minty aroma.
- For a sparkling drink, substitute half the water with chilled sparkling water just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 136 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
