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Garden-Fresh Strawberry Lemonade

A tall glass filled with bright pink strawberry lemonade, ice, and garnished with mint and a lemon slice.
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Make this vibrant pink homemade strawberry lemonade recipe using fresh-macerated strawberries and squeezed lemons for an artisanal refreshment perfect for National Beverage Day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6–8 lemons)
  • 4 cups cold water
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
  • Lemon slices, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine the halved strawberries and sugar in a medium bowl. Gently mash the mixture with a fork or potato masher to release the juices. Let the strawberries macerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Pour the macerated strawberries and sugar mixture into a fine-mesh sieve set over a large pitcher. Press down on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the solids.
  3. Add the fresh lemon juice and 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher. Stir well to combine the strawberry syrup with the lemon and water.
  4. Taste the lemonade. If you prefer it sweeter, dissolve a little extra sugar in a small amount of warm water and add it to the pitcher.
  5. Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the fresh strawberry drink over the ice.
  6. Garnish each glass with a fresh mint sprig and a lemon slice for a garden party drinks presentation.

Notes

  • For a deeper strawberry flavor, you can simmer the macerated strawberries and sugar with 1 cup of water for 5 minutes, then strain. Let it cool before mixing with the remaining cold water and lemon juice.
  • If you want a slightly different herb garnish, fresh basil pairs wonderfully with strawberries in this pink lemonade photography style.
  • This recipe makes a beautiful centerpiece for a slow living spring gathering.

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