STRAWBERRY LEMONADE

STRAWBERRY LEMONADE

This homemade strawberry lemonade is a simple yet refreshing combination of fresh strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar. The ultimate summer time drink!

 Course Drink

 Cuisine American

 Keyword lemonade, strawberry lemonade

 Prep Time 5 minutes

 Cook Time 5 minutes

 Total Time 10 minutes

 Servings 6

 Calories 144 kcal

Ingredients

·      2 cups fresh strawberries

·      7 cups water divided use

·      1 cup sugar or more to taste

·      2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice

·      sliced strawberries, lemons and mint sprigs for garnish optional

Instructions

1.    Combine the sugar with 2 cups of water. Microwave for 2 minutes or heat on the stove until very hot. Stir until sugar is dissolved.

2.    Place the strawberries in a blender with 1 cup of the water. Blend until smooth. 

3.    Combine the strawberry puree, sugar water mixture, lemon juice and remaining 4 cups of water in a pitcher.

4.    Stir thoroughly then chill until ready to serve. Just before serving, stir in sliced strawberries, lemon and mint sprigs if desired.

Source  https://www.dinneratthezoo.com

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