Natalie's Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Strawberries
Wash 2 cups of fresh strawberries thoroughly under cool running water. Remove the stems and slice the strawberries into halves or quarters for easier blending.
- 2
Juice the Lemons
Squeeze enough lemons to yield 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Strain the juice to remove any seeds or pulp for a smoother lemonade.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Water
In a medium saucepan, combine 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
Blending and Combining
- 4
Blend Strawberries
In a blender, combine the prepared strawberries with the cooled sugar-water mixture. Blend until smooth and fully combined.
- 5
Combine Lemon Juice and Water
In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of fresh lemon juice with the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well to combine.
- 6
Mix Strawberry Blend
Pour the strawberry blend from the blender into the pitcher with lemon juice and water. Stir until well mixed.
Serving
- 7
Serve Chilled
Add 2 cups of ice cubes to the pitcher and stir to chill the lemonade. Serve in glasses and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.