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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnish (optional)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Wash and Prepare Strawberries
Rinse the fresh strawberries under cold water to remove any dirt. Remove the green tops and slice the strawberries into halves.
- 2
Juice the Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and use a citrus juicer to extract the juice. Strain the juice to remove any seeds or pulp if desired.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Water
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and 1 cup of water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, creating a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let cool.
Combining Ingredients
- 4
Blend Strawberries
Place the sliced strawberries in a blender. Pour in the cooled simple syrup and add the remaining 3 cups of water along with the fresh lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- 5
Strain the Mixture
Using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the blended mixture into a pitcher to remove the pulp, if you prefer a smoother beverage.
Serving
- 6
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the strawberry lemonade for at least 30 minutes to chill. Serve over ice in glasses. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.