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Easy Strawberry Lemonade Recipe 5-Minute Refreshing Summer Juice

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A quick and refreshing strawberry lemonade made with fresh strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and water. Perfect for hot summer days and ready in about 5 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped (about 225 grams)
  • ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–5 medium lemons, 180 ml)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100 grams), adjust to taste
  • 4 cups cold water (960 ml)
  • Ice cubes, as needed
  • Optional: a few sprigs fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 ½ cups of fresh strawberries and hull them by removing the green tops. Chop roughly for easier blending.
  2. Roll the lemons on the counter to loosen the juices, then cut and squeeze to get about ¾ cup (180 ml) of fresh lemon juice. Remove any seeds.
  3. In a blender, combine the chopped strawberries with ½ cup sugar and a pinch of salt. Blend until mostly smooth but still with a little texture, like a thick puree.
  4. Pour the strawberry puree into a large pitcher. Add the fresh lemon juice and 4 cups of cold water. Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely.
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness or water as needed, adding more sugar in small increments if desired.
  6. Add plenty of ice cubes to the pitcher or pour the lemonade over ice-filled glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes.

Notes

Use ripe, fragrant strawberries for best flavor. A pinch of salt enhances the taste. For a smoother lemonade, strain the strawberry mixture before mixing. You can substitute sugar with honey, agave syrup, or sugar substitutes like stevia. Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed first. Add sparkling water for a fizzy twist. Prepare strawberry puree ahead and store in fridge up to 24 hours.

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