Refreshing Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
A quick and easy strawberry lemonade recipe that blends whole lemons and fresh strawberries for a sweet, tangy, and refreshing summer drink without the need to squeeze lemons.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (about 10.5 oz)
- 1 medium whole lemon, washed and quartered
- 4 cups water (cold or room temperature)
- 1/4 cup honey, agave syrup, or granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes (optional, for serving)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries, hull and halve them. Wash the lemon thoroughly and cut into quarters.
- Add strawberries, lemon quarters (seeds and all), water, and sweetener to a blender.
- Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth, ensuring the lemon rind is well blended.
- Optional: Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Chill in the refrigerator or serve immediately over ice cubes.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves or a strawberry slice and serve.
Notes
If lemon is bitter, peel off white pith before blending. Straining removes seeds and pulp for a smoother texture. Frozen strawberries can be used for a chilled effect without dilution. Adjust sweetener to taste. For a fizzy version, replace half the water with sparkling water after blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 7090
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 2
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 1
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