Description
A vibrant, refreshing summer beverage blending ripe strawberries and zesty lemons. This homemade version uses just five simple ingredients to create a balanced, naturally sweetened drink perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
1 cup whole strawberries, hulled
2 large lemons, pesticide-free
1/3 cup sugar
4 cups filtered water
1 cup ice cubes (for blending)
Instructions
Use kitchen shears to snip strawberries into small pieces
Combine broken strawberries with sugar in a large pitcher
Let sit 15-30 minutes while pre-chilling glassware
Twist lemons directly over the mixture to extract every oil
Scrape seeds free from the lemon juice with a spoon
Add room temperature water gradually to the pitcher
Blend strawberry debris before straining
Use a fine mesh strainer for ice-cold versions
Notes
Chill ingredients beforehand for better stratification
Pre-crack lemons for easier squeezing when frozen
Avoid over-muddling to prevent bitterness from seeds
Use lead-free stainless steel muddler if needed
Opt for organic strawberries for maximum flavor
Adjust sugar quantity based on strawberry sweetness
Store in airtight containers for up to 24 hours
Best served immediately for freshest taste
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Summer Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg