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Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

Easy homemade strawberry lemonade is refreshing and sweet. This summer drink compliments any BBQ and picnic and provides refreshing flavor on those long, hot days.
Prep Time: 11 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade strawberry lemonade, strawberry lemonade, strawberry lemonade recipe
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 222kcal

Equipment

  • 1 pitcher
  • 1 mason jar
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 mesh strainer
  • 1 small pot

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup quartered strawberries
  • 1/2 gallon lemonade

Instructions

  • Clean and quarter the strawberries, removing the stems.
  • Pour the sugar and water into a small pot set over medium heat.
  • Continously stir the sugar and water until the sugar completely dissovles. This takes about 2 minutes.
  • Add in the strawberries and stir frequently until the berries begin to soften and deform some, releasing their juices into the simple syrup.
  • Remove from heat, allow to cool for 1 to 2 minutes, and then strain the simple syrup into a mason jar, measuring cup, or pitcher.
  • Pour a half gallon of lemonade and the simple syrup into a pitcher and stir.
  • Serve by pouring over glasses filled with ice. Garnish with strawberries, lemon wedges, or mint leaves if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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