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The Best Fresh Strawberry Lemonade

Restaurant-style pink lemonade made with real strawberry syrup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Fresh Strawberries: Ripe and hulled (stems removed). Frozen works too!
  • ​Fresh Lemons: You need real, squeezed juice. Bottled stuff won't taste right.
  • Sugar: White granulated sugar to make the syrup.
  • Water: Divided (some for the syrup, most for diluting).
  • Ice: Plenty of it for serving.
  • Optional Garnish: Fresh mint leaves and lemon slices.

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Make the Strawberry Syrup
    In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until the berries are soft and the liquid is deep red.
  2. Step 2: Strain the Syrup
    Place a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl. Pour the cooked strawberry mixture through it. Use the back of a spoon to press out all the delicious juices. Discard the pulp. Let the syrup cool completely.
  3. Step 3: Squeeze the Lemons
    While the syrup cools, juice enough lemons to get roughly 1 to 1.5 cups of fresh juice (depending on how tart you like it).
  4. Step 4: Combine and Serve
    In a large pitcher, combine the cooled strawberry syrup, fresh lemon juice, and remaining cold water. Stir well. Pour over glasses filled with ice and garnish.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):
| Carbs: 31g | Fat: 0g | Protein: 0g