Homemade Fresh Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
This Homemade Fresh Strawberry Lemonade recipe is a delightful, refreshing drink perfect for warm days. Combining freshly pureed strawberries with freshly squeezed lemon juice, cane sugar, and chilled water, it offers a sweet and tangy flavor balance with a hint of natural fruitiness. Garnished with mint leaves and strawberry slices, this lemonade is both visually appealing and deliciously thirst-quenching.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Juice
- 1 1/4 lb fresh strawberries, stems removed
- 1 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Sweetener
- 3/4 cup cane sugar
Liquids
- 4 cups water, chilled
Garnish
- Ice, as needed
- Few fresh mint leaves
- Few strawberry slices
Instructions
- Puree the Fruits: In a blender jar, combine the fresh strawberries, cane sugar, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Blend until the mixture is smooth and fully pureed.
- Strain the Mixture: Pour the blended mixture through a fine strainer to remove the seeds and pulp grits, ensuring a smooth lemonade base.
- Transfer to Pitcher: Pour the strained liquid into a large pitcher to prepare for dilution and serving.
- Add Water and Mix: Add the chilled water to the pitcher and stir well to combine everything evenly. Refrigerate or chill the lemonade before serving to enhance its refreshing taste.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the strawberry lemonade over ice cubes and garnish each glass with a few fresh mint leaves and a couple of sliced strawberries for an attractive presentation.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of cane sugar to taste based on your preference and the natural sweetness of strawberries.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor; bottled lemon juice may contain preservatives affecting the taste.
- Chilling the lemonade before serving enhances its refreshing quality and balances flavors well.
- For a sparkling twist, substitute some or all of the water with sparkling water or soda.
- Make sure to strain well to avoid gritty texture from strawberry seeds.
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