Description
A refreshing and vibrant Strawberry Lemonade made with fresh strawberries, lemon, and your choice of honey or sugar. This easy-to-make lemonade is perfect for a hot day, served chilled over ice with optional garnishes like fresh herbs and fruit slices.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries washed and halved (about 3 cups)
- 1 lemon washed and quartered
- ½ to ¾ cup honey or sugar, adjust to taste
- 6 cups water
Optional Garnishes
- Strawberry slices
- Lemon slices
- Fresh herbs such as mint, lemon verbena, lemon balm, or basil
- Ice
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the strawberries, lemon quarters, sweetener, and 2 cups of water. Blend until smooth to create the base of the lemonade.
- Strain Mixture: Pour the blended mixture through a strainer into a large pitcher to remove pulp and seeds, ensuring a smooth lemonade.
- Add Remaining Water: Pour the remaining 4 cups of water through the strainer into the pitcher to extract extra flavor from the fruit pulp.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the lemonade and add more honey or sugar if desired to suit your preferred sweetness level.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice and pour the strawberry lemonade over. Garnish with strawberry slices, lemon slices, and fresh herbs if desired for an extra refreshing touch.
Notes
- Use honey for a natural sweetener or sugar according to your preference and dietary needs.
- For a pulpier texture, skip straining or use a fine mesh strainer for a smoother drink.
- Fresh herbs like mint or basil add a fragrant aroma and enhance the flavor profile.
- Adjust the water amount if you prefer a stronger or lighter lemonade.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days for best freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
