Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 6-8 lemons
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar adjust according to your taste
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves optional, for garnish
Instructions
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Add the sliced strawberries in a blender and blend until smooth. You can strain the strawberry puree to remove any seeds or pulp if you prefer a smoother texture. Set aside.
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Combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar in a pitcher. Stir well until the sugar has dissolved. Adjust the amount of sugar according to your preference for sweetness.
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Add the strawberry puree to the pitcher and mix well with the lemon juice and sugar mixture.
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Pour in the cold water and stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
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Taste the strawberry lemonade and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice, if desired.
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Place the pitcher in the refrigerator and let it chill for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to blend.
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When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled strawberry lemonade over the ice.
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Optionally, garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh mint leaves for added freshness.
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Stir the lemonade before serving to ensure that the strawberry puree is evenly distributed.
