Jul 14 2026
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Natalie's Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

Inspired by DECO Wilmington
Time1h
Serves6

Make Natalie's Strawberry Lemonade Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Fruits

Liquids

Sweeteners

Garnishes

Method

Preparation of Strawberries

  1. 1

    Wash Strawberries

    Wash the fresh strawberries thoroughly under cold water.

  2. 2

    Prepare Strawberries

    Remove the stems from the strawberries and slice them in half.

Juicing Lemons

  1. 3

    Prepare Lemons

    Roll the lemons on the counter to release more juice.

  2. 4

    Juice Lemons

    Cut the lemons in half and juice them, making sure to remove any seeds.

Making the Strawberry Lemonade

  1. 5

    Macerate Strawberries

    In a large pitcher, combine the sliced strawberries and granulated sugar. Allow it to sit for about 10 minutes to macerate.

  2. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    After the strawberries have macerated, add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and water to the pitcher.

  3. 7

    Stir Mixture

    Stir the mixture well until the sugar is fully dissolved.

  4. 8

    Chill

    Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to chill.

  5. 9

    Add Sparkling Water

    Before serving, add the sparkling water to the pitcher and stir gently.

Serving

  1. 10

    Garnish and Serve

    Serve the strawberry lemonade over ice in glasses, garnished with lemon slices and mint leaves.

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