Description
This Easy Homemade Strawberry Lemonade recipe combines ripe strawberries, fresh lemon juice, and a natural sweetener to create a refreshing, vibrant drink perfect for warm days or as a versatile mixer. Simple to prepare with a blender, it's both tart and sweet, customizable to your taste, and ideal for chilling or serving over ice.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 heaping cup sliced ripe strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (~6-8 large, juicy lemons)
Liquids
- 3 cups filtered water
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup agave syrup (use 1/2 cup for tartness; adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Add strawberries, fresh lemon juice, 3 cups filtered water, and the lesser amount of agave syrup (1/2 cup) to a high-speed blender. Blend on medium-high for about 30 seconds until smooth.
- Taste and Adjust Sweetness: Taste the lemonade and adjust by adding more agave syrup for sweetness, more lemon juice for tartness, or additional strawberries to enhance flavor. Blend again if needed.
- Optional Straining: For a smoother texture and to remove strawberry seeds, strain the blended lemonade through a fine mesh strainer, although this step is not necessary.
- Chill: Transfer the lemonade to a large jar and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to chill thoroughly. Alternatively, it can be served immediately over ice, though ice may dilute the flavor slightly.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve the lemonade on its own as a refreshing drink or use as a mixer with tequila, gin, or vodka for cocktails.
- Storage: Keep the lemonade in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For a fun twist, freeze it in popsicle molds or in ice cube trays for chilled summer treats or beverage additions.
Notes
- Agave syrup is preferred for sweetness; honey, maple syrup, and coconut sugar were tested but changed the flavor or blending quality.
- If you dislike the frothy layer formed during blending, blend strawberries, agave, and 1 cup water first, then mix with lemon juice and remaining water in a jar.
- Nutrition estimates are based on using the lesser amount of agave (1/2 cup).
- Use organic strawberries when possible for the best flavor and quality.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
