Description
A vibrant drink combining sweet strawberries and zesty lemons, perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh strawberries and lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the fresh strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove the seeds and pulp.
- Add the water to the strawberry-lemon mixture and stir until well combined.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon slices.
Notes
Serve in clear glasses to showcase the beautiful color. Pairs well with light summer snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage