Ultimate Pink Lemonade with Strawberries
A refreshing homemade pink lemonade with the sweetness of strawberries, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups water
- Ice
- Lemon slices and additional strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Your Strawberries: Start by hulking and slicing your strawberries.
- Juice Those Lemons: Grab about 4-6 lemons to yield 1 cup of lemon juice.
- Heat the Sugar: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water over medium heat until dissolved.
- Mix it All Together: In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice, simple syrup, and remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well.
- Add Strawberries: Toss in sliced strawberries and let it sit for a few minutes.
- Serve Over Ice: Fill glasses with ice and pour pink lemonade over the top. Garnish with extra strawberries and lemon slices.
Notes
This lemonade gets better as it sits, making it perfect for leftovers. Consider using slightly overripe lemons and strawberries to reduce waste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pink lemonade, strawberry drink, refreshing beverage, summer drink, homemade lemonade