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Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

Refreshing Homemade Strawberry Lemonade made with fresh strawberries, freshly squeezed lemons, sugar, and cold water. An easy 15-minute summer drink with bright, fresh fruit flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries hulled
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 cups cold water divided
  • 2 cups ice
  • Fresh strawberry slices for serving
  • Fresh lemon slices for serving
  • Fresh mint optional
  • Extra ice for serving

Method
 

  1. Wash, hull, and halve the fresh strawberries.
  2. Add the strawberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water to a blender and blend until smooth.
  3. Strain the strawberry puree through a fine-mesh strainer if a smoother lemonade is desired.
  4. Squeeze the fresh lemons until you have 1 cup of lemon juice.
  5. Combine the strawberry mixture and lemon juice in a large pitcher.
  6. Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water and stir thoroughly.
  7. Taste and adjust the sweetness or tartness if needed.
  8. Chill until cold or add ice immediately before serving.
  9. Serve over ice with fresh strawberry slices, lemon slices, and optional mint.