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Strawberry Lemonade

Deliciously Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade for Summer Fun

This Strawberry Lemonade is a refreshing summer drink that's easy to make, vegan, and perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound Fresh Strawberries or frozen, thawed
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 4 medium Lemon Juice approximately from 4 lemons
  • 4 cups Cold Water or adjust for strength
For Serving
  • enough Ice Cubes

Equipment

  • blender
  • fine mesh strainer
  • pitcher
  • tall glasses

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Clean and prepare strawberries by washing them and removing the green tops, discarding any spoiled berries.
  2. Blend cleaned strawberries with granulated sugar and lemon zest until smooth, about 30 seconds.
  3. Strain the strawberry purée through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher, pressing to extract maximum liquid.
  4. Mix the strained strawberry purée with lemon juice and cold water in a pitcher and stir until combined.
  5. Serve the mixture over tall glasses filled with ice cubes, filling each glass about three-quarters full.
  6. Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon and a whole strawberry before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve chilled and adjust sweetness or tartness as preferred. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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