I don’t know too many things that is as refreshing on sweltering days than a cold glass of homemade strawberry lemonade.
I’m talking pure, authentic strawberry lemonade. Not that artificial, bitter, chemically tasting stuff you get at most grocery stores.
This recipe hit the spot if you are searching for a strawberry lemonade recipe that is smooth, pure of artificial dyes, flavors, and concentrates. It’s sweet with just a nice hint of lemon.
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| I like to freeze this strawberry lemonade partially so that it gets slushy and super cold. So good!! |
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| Fresh, strawberries from the farmers market! |
(If you prefer a tart strawberry lemonade simply add more fresh lemon juice.)
DIRECTIONS
Watch me make this strawberry lemonade recipe from start to finish!
Refreshing Old Fashioned Strawberry Lemonade
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2- 2 cups sugar
- zest of 2 lemons
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 6-8 lemons
- 25 large fresh strawberries
- 6-7 cold cups of water more or less to suit your taste
Instructions
- Heat water in a large pot over medium heat.
- Stir in sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Bring to a rapid boil.
- Remove from heat.
- Add fresh strawberries into food processor.
- Add ¼ cup of lemon mixture to the strawberries.
- Process on high until pureed.
- Strain lemon mixture into a pitcher.
- Strain strawberry pulp into the pitcher. (Don’t throw away the pulp. I use it to make berry yogurt popsicles)
- Stir in the cold water. Add more or less to suit your taste.
- Refrigerate or freeze until ice cold.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
MAKE IT BUBBLY!! Replace the water with sparkling water to make a fizzy strawberry lemonade
MAKE IT HARD!! Replace 1 or 2 cups of water with vodka or alcohol of your choice.
MAKE IT FROZEN!! Add in some of the strawberry pulp and place some water and ice into a blender (this will need to be done in batches unless you have a really large blender)
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I just made this and think that I may have over pureed the strawberries??? It ended up looking more red in color b/c my container could only fit about 4 cups of water after the liquid sugar and strawberry puree. It tasted good though. I wondered if it would be less tasty with more water – that happens to Thai iced tea, you have to leave it very sugary b/c the ice waters it down. So, I decided to leave it as is and to just add water or more ice to water it down with each glass. Can’t wait to try it tomorrow with my lunch! Also, being Chinese American from the east coast, I’m a newbie when it comes to southern cooking/American comfort foods. However, I’m finding your website to be a great primer for me (I’ve also made your chicken soup recipe as well!) – Thanks!
just made this!! very yummy
Love your blogs and delicious recipes! BTW, where did your other blog go???!!!! Hope it's not gone for good — I loved it! 🙁
Monique,
I saw your recipe for your grandmother's zucchini bread a while back and I just made some of it today. It's in the oven as I'm typing. I couldn't wait for it to bake so I tried some of the batter. Wow, is all I can say. I added some nutmeg to the recipe because I love how it compliments to cinnamon. You seriously have a gift. I know that the bread will turn out awesome. If it tasted that good raw then I can only imagine what it tastes like when it's baked. Keep up the good work and I want to let you know how much of a positive role model you are for the black community. We need more people like you.
Hi !
This looks amazing! I am going to try to use lemon zest and strawberries in new cupcake strawberry lemonade recipe I will let your know how it goes
Wow that looks good. I am so making this. I'm getting some fresh strawberries asap so I can make this drink.