Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
Sweet and tart lemonade made with fresh strawberries.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Optional Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Strawberries
Rinse the fresh strawberries under cool water, remove the green tops, and slice them into halves or quarters for easier blending.
- 2
Juice the Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and use a citrus juicer or your hands to extract the juice, removing any seeds.
Mixing
- 3
Blend Strawberries
In a blender, combine the sliced strawberries along with 1 cup of water and blend until smooth. If desired, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds and pulp.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the strawberry puree, lemon juice, remaining water (3 cups), and granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Serving
- 5
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to chill. Serve in glasses over ice, garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves, if desired.