Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
This Homemade Strawberry Lemonade is the perfect blend of tart and sweet, offering a refreshing twist on the classic lemonade. Made with freshly squeezed lemons and ripe strawberries, this drink is an instant crowd-pleaser. It's simple to make and ideal for sipping on hot summer days or serving at gatherings. With the added touch of homemade simple syrup, you can easily adjust the sweetness to your liking.
Ingredients
For the Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
For the lemonade:
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice 4 - 5 lemons
- 1 cup strawberries hulled and halved
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 cups cold water
- ice cubes
For the garnish (optional):
- Fresh mint leaves
- Sliced strawberries
- lemon slices
Instructions
- Make the Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Prepare the Strawberries: In a blender, add the hulled and halved strawberries. Blend until smooth.
- Mix Lemon Juice and Strawberry Puree: In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice and strawberry puree. Mix well.
- Add Simple Syrup: Pour the cooled simple syrup into the pitcher and stir to combine.
- Add Water: Add 5 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir until well mixed.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar or water if needed.
- Chill: Refrigerate the strawberry lemonade for at least 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Serve the strawberry lemonade over ice, garnished with fresh mint leaves, sliced strawberries, and lemon slices if desired.
- Cheers!