Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 5 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries thoroughly, hull and slice them into small pieces, and place them into your blender.
- Add the sliced strawberries and a handful of ice cubes into the blender and blend until smooth.
- Squeeze the lemons until you have one cup of fresh lemon juice, ensuring to remove any seeds.
- In a large pitcher, combine the strawberry puree, lemon juice, sugar, and cold water. Stir well until the sugar dissolves. Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- This strawberry lemonade can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust the sweetness by reducing the amount of sugar as preferred.
- Frozen strawberries can be used as a substitute for fresh ones.
- Experiment with other fruits like raspberries or blueberries for a mixed berry twist!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg