Strawberry Lemonade
Yield: 6 servings
This refreshing Homemade Strawberry Lemonade is made with fresh strawberries and lemons and topped with sparkling water for a light and bubbly summer drink. Kid-approved and easy to make!
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 pint fresh strawberries hulled and halved or quartered
- 2 cups cold sparkling water or club soda or a flavored carbonated soda such as lemon-lime or strawberry
- ice
- lemon wedges and whole strawberries optional garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Add the lemon peel and lemon juice; stir and remove from the heat. Let cool completely, then strain into a clean pitcher.
- In a blender, puree the strawberries and add to the pitcher with the lemon juice. Stir well to combine and refrigerate until well chilled.
- Add the sparkling water and stir well. Pour into glasses filled with ice. Serve, garnished with your choice of lemon wedges and/or whole strawberries if desired.
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Serving: 1 Calories: 126kcal Carbohydrates: 33g Protein: 1g Sodium: 5mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 29g
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