Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
• 4 cups cold water
• Ice cubes
• Lemon slices and whole strawberries for garnish
• Mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Strawberries:
   • Wash and hull the strawberries. Slice them into smaller pieces for easier blending.
2. Make Strawberry Puree:
   • In a blender, puree the fresh strawberries until smooth. You can strain the puree to remove seeds if desired.
3. Prepare Lemon Juice:
   • Squeeze the lemons to get 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Remove any seeds.
4. Mix Strawberry Puree and Lemon Juice:
   • In a large pitcher, combine the strawberry puree and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
5. Sweeten the Mixture:
   • Add granulated sugar to the strawberry-lemon mixture. Adjust the amount of sugar based on your sweetness preference. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
6. Add Cold Water:
   • Pour cold water into the pitcher and mix well. Adjust the water quantity to reach your desired level of sweetness and tartness.
7. Chill the Lemonade:
   • Place the pitcher in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1-2 hours.
8. Serve:
   • Once chilled, give the strawberry lemonade a good stir. Serve over ice cubes in glasses.
9. Garnish:
   • Garnish each glass with lemon slices, whole strawberries, and mint leaves if desired.
10. Enjoy:

• Sip and enjoy the refreshing taste of homemade Strawberry Lemonade!

Note:

• Feel free to experiment with the sugar-to-lemon ratio to find the perfect balance for your taste.
• You can also add sparkling water for a fizzy version.

Enjoy your Strawberry Lemonade! 🍓🍋