Fresh Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
A bright, tangy, and refreshing strawberry lemonade made with fresh strawberries, lemons, sugar, and water. Perfect for cooling off on warm days with a balanced natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped
- 4 to 5 medium lemons (about 1 cup or 240 ml fresh lemon juice)
- ½ to ¾ cup (100 to 150 grams) granulated sugar
- 4 cups (960 ml) cold water
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries and lemons thoroughly. Hull and coarsely chop the strawberries. Roll lemons on the counter and slice in half.
- Juice the lemons using a citrus juicer or reamer to extract about 1 cup (240 ml) of lemon juice. Remove any seeds.
- Place chopped strawberries in a large pitcher. Add granulated sugar on top. Gently muddle the strawberries with a muddler or wooden spoon to release juices and dissolve sugar.
- Pour lemon juice into the muddled strawberries and sugar mixture. Add 4 cups (960 ml) cold water and stir well to combine.
- Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar, water, or lemon juice as needed.
- Optional: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill and let flavors meld. Serve immediately over ice if preferred.
- Pour lemonade over ice cubes in glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or lemon slices if desired.
Notes
Gently muddle strawberries to release juice without turning into puree. Roll lemons before juicing for more juice. Taste and adjust sugar to balance tartness. Use cold water and serve over ice for best flavor. Strain seeds if desired for smoother texture. Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days and stir before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces (240 ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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