Fresh Strawberry Lemonade
Bright, tart lemonade blended with ripe strawberries into a rosy pitcher drink. Serve it over ice with lemon slices and mint for a refreshing sip.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Serves
- 6
Strain the puree for a smooth, clear drink, or skip the sieve for a pulpier, smoothie-style lemonade. Frozen strawberries work well and keep the pitcher cold. It keeps for 3 days in the fridge; stir before serving since the fruit settles.
Method
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Heat the sugar and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Cool for .
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Blend the strawberries with the sugar syrup until completely smooth.
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Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing on the solids.
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Stir in the lemon juice and the cold water. Taste and add more sugar or lemon juice as needed.
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Chill for at least .
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Stir well, pour over ice and garnish with lemon slices and mint.
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