To make strawberry lemonade, the basic steps involve blending fresh strawberries into a puree, preparing a simple syrup by dissolving sugar in water, combining the strawberry puree with fresh lemon juice, the simple syrup, and additional cold water, then chilling and serving over ice. Garnishes like lemon slices, strawberry slices, and mint can be added for extra appeal. Here is a simple recipe:
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, washed and hulled
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water (for syrup)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (from about 10-12 lemons)
- 6-7 cups cold water
- Optional: lemon zest, lemon extract, strawberry extract for added flavor
Instructions
- Make a simple syrup by heating sugar and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan until sugar dissolves; let it cool.
- Blend the strawberries until smooth.
- Combine the strawberry puree with the cooled simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and cold water in a pitcher.
- Stir well and refrigerate until cold.
- Serve over ice, garnished with lemon and strawberry slices.
Adjust the amount of water or sugar to taste for desired sweetness and tartness.
