Description
This Strawberry Lemonade is the perfect balance of sweet and tart with fresh strawberries and bright lemon juice—perfect for sipping on a warm summer afternoon!
Ingredients
- 4 cups strawberries (about 1.5 lbs, sliced and stemmed)
- 2 cups water
- 1¼ cups fresh lemon juice (about 6–8 lemons)
- 1 cup simple syrup
- 3 cups club soda
Instructions
- Blend Base: In a blender, combine sliced strawberries, water, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Pulse until smooth.
- Strain: Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove seeds and pulp.
- Mix: Transfer the strained mixture into a large pitcher. Add the club soda and stir gently.
- Serve: Pour over ice and enjoy immediately! Garnish with lemon slices or strawberry halves, if desired.
Notes
- Use chilled ingredients to keep the lemonade cold longer.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup to taste.
- For an adult twist, add a splash of vodka or gin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
