Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
This 3-ingredient Homemade Strawberry Lemonade is like summertime in a glass. Refreshing, delicious and makes a whole pitcher!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 67kcal
Equipment
- Blender
- Lemon Zester
- Lemon juicer
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Long mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 8 oz fresh strawberries washed, trimmed and halved
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¾ cup lemon juice 3-4 lemons juiced; seeds removed
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- 2 cups ice
Instructions
- Finely grate 1 tsp of lemon rind. Then juice the lemons discarding any seeds. You will need 3/4 cup of juice.
- Wash and trim 8 oz of strawberries and cut them in half.
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, 3/4 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water to the blender. Blend on high until smooth.
- Over a large pitcher carefully place a sieve over the mouth of the pitcher or if this is difficult depending on the size of the pitcher place the sieve over a large bowl. Pour the strawberry mixture into the sieve and using a spoon help press the juice through the sieve into the pitcher or bowl. Discard the strawberry pulp.
- Add the remaining 3 cups of cold water and 2 cups of ice to the pitcher and mix well.
- Serve immediately over ice or let rest in the fridge to enjoy later the same day.
Notes
Serve cold over ice and consume the same day for the best colour and flavour.
Mix well before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 8oz | Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.5g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 14.5g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.2mg