That sounds delicious! Here’s a simple recipe for making strawberry lemonade:
Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons, depending on size)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and strawberries for garnish (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions:
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Prepare Strawberry Puree:
- In a blender, combine the sliced strawberries and a bit of water (about 1/4 cup) to help blend. Blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher to remove the seeds, if desired. Set aside.
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Make Lemonade Base:
- In a separate pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice and sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
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Combine:
- Add the strawberry puree to the lemon juice mixture. Stir to combine.
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Add Water:
- Pour in the remaining 3 3/4 cups of cold water. Adjust the taste by adding more water or sugar if needed.
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Serve:
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the strawberry lemonade over the ice.
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Garnish:
- Add lemon slices, extra strawberries, and mint leaves for garnish, if desired.
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Enjoy:
- Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing drink!
Feel free to adjust the sweetness and the amount of strawberry puree to your liking. Enjoy your strawberry lemonade!