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Strawberry Lemonade

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This homemade strawberry lemonade is sweet, tart, and incredibly refreshing, made with fresh strawberries, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a simple homemade syrup. It’s an easy warm-weather drink that comes together with just a handful of ingredients and can be adjusted to be as sweet or tangy as you like.
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 4 –5 fresh lemons juiced
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 –4 cups cold water
  • 1 –2 cups ice
  • 1 lemon sliced

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, combine the 1/2 cup sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves. Remove from the heat and let the syrup cool.
  • Add the sliced strawberries to a blender, pitcher, or bowl and mash or blend them until juicy and slightly smooth.
  • Add the fresh lemon juice and cooled sugar syrup. Pour in 3–4 cups of cold water and mix everything together until well combined.
  • Add 1–2 cups of ice and a few fresh lemon slices for an extra burst of lemon flavor.
  • Pour over ice and enjoy this sweet, tart, and incredibly refreshing homemade strawberry lemonade!
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