Ingredients
Liquid Ingredients
- 2 cups water (for sugar syrup)
- 4 cups chilled water
- 1 ¼ cup lemon juice (about 9 lemons)
Fruits
- ½ pound strawberries (approximately half of a 1 pound carton)
Sweeteners
- 1 ¼ cup sugar (or 1 ¾ cup simple syrup)
Instructions
- Dissolve Sugar in Water: Boil 2 cups of water on the stove. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the sugar, stirring continuously until it fully dissolves. Allow this sugar water mixture to cool down to room temperature before proceeding.
- Juice Lemons: Cut the lemons in half widthwise and use a lemon squeezer or juicer to extract fresh lemon juice, approximately 1 ¼ cups or the juice of about 9 lemons.
- Puree Strawberries: Remove the green hulls from the strawberries. Place the strawberries in a food processor and puree until smooth. Optionally, strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp for a smoother texture.
- Mix Together: In a pitcher, combine the cooled sugar water with 4 cups of chilled water. Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and strawberry puree, then stir thoroughly to blend all the flavors.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice and pour the strawberry lemonade over. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing taste.
Notes
- You can adjust sweetness by varying the sugar or simple syrup amount to your preference.
- Straining the strawberry puree removes seeds for a smoother drink but is optional based on texture preference.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor; bottled juice may alter taste.
- This lemonade is best served chilled and consumed within 2 days for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
