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Classic Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

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Make refreshing strawberry lemonade from scratch using fresh lemons and ripe strawberries for a perfect balance of sweet and tart.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
  • 4 cups cold water
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon slices and whole strawberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the strawberry simple syrup: Combine the sliced strawberries and sugar in a small saucepan with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until the strawberries soften.
  2. Remove the syrup from the heat. Mash the strawberries slightly with a fork or spoon. Let the syrup cool for 15 minutes.
  3. Strain the strawberry syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing down on the solids to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.
  4. Add the fresh lemon juice and the remaining 3 cups of cold water to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
  5. Taste the lemonade. Adjust sweetness or tartness by adding a little more sugar dissolved in a small amount of hot water, or a splash more lemon juice, if needed.
  6. Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving over ice. Garnish each glass with fresh lemon slices and strawberries.

Notes

  • For a sparkling version, substitute 2 cups of the cold water with club soda or sparkling water, adding it just before serving.
  • If you prefer a less tart drink, increase the sugar in the syrup slightly.
  • Use very ripe strawberries for the best natural flavor.

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