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Strawberry Lemonade

Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Recipe for Summer Bliss

Enjoy a refreshing strawberry lemonade, capturing the vibrant essence of summer in just 5 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries Choose ripe strawberries for maximum sweetness
  • 3/4 cups granulated sugar Adjust to taste; consider sugar alternatives
  • 1 cups hot water Freshly boiled
  • 10-12 large lemons Freshly squeezed for juice
For Dilution
  • 3-4 cups cold water Adjust according to preference
  • ice Essential for serving cold

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pitcher
  • fine mesh strainer
  • Fork or potato masher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and hull 2 cups of fresh strawberries, cutting larger ones in half.
  2. Combine strawberries with 3/4 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl and mash until juicy.
  3. Pour in 1 cup of hot water and stir vigorously for 1 minute until sugar dissolves.
  4. Squeeze the juice of 10-12 lemons into the strawberry mixture, straining out seeds.
  5. Pour the mixture into a pitcher through a fine mesh strainer if a pulp-free drink is desired.
  6. Slowly stir in 3-4 cups of cold water, tasting for balance.
  7. Fill glasses with ice and pour the strawberry lemonade over it, garnishing with strawberry slices or lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin C: 50mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust sweetness to taste. Serve chilled for a refreshing drink.

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