Summer Strawberry Lemonade
A summer strawberry lemonade recipe that's quick and easy to make! It's sure to please a crowd! And its perfect to serve at parties.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Simple sugar syrup:
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Strawberry Puree:
- 10 oz almost 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup cold water
For the lemonade:
- zest of 1 lemon
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 cup cold water you may need up to an additional cup of water
- lemon slices fresh strawberries, ice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
For the simple sugar syrup:
- In a medium saucepan, heat the sugar and water until the sugar dissolves. About 8-9 minutes. Let cool at room temperature while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
For the strawberry puree:
- Puree the strawberries and water together until the strawberries breakdown completely.
To make the strawberry lemonade:
- Strain the strawberry puree using a sieve into a large pitcher. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, cold water, and the simple sugar syrup. Stir. Give the lemonade a taste. If it's too concentrated for your taste, add in that additional cup of water and stir.
- Let the strawberry lemonade cool for at least an hour before serving. Serve with lemon slices, fresh strawberries, and ice cubes.
