Strawberry lemonade, a refreshing drink that combines the tangy and vibrant flavor of lemon with the sweetness of fresh strawberries.
Besides being delicious, strawberry lemonade also has some nutritional benefits: both strawberries and lemons are rich in vitamin C, strawberries also contain antioxidants such as anthocyanins and since it is composed mainly of water, this drink is great for staying hydrated during hot days.
Naturally, this lemonade can be customized according to your tastes: you can add a pinch of spices like freshly grated ginger or roast the strawberries with some sugar to give a caramelized and complex note to the drink. But the possibilities are endless.
In conclusion, strawberry lemonade is a versatile drink, easy to prepare and perfect for refreshing the hot summer and spring days with a touch of sweetness and freshness.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I answered some questions about this preparation. If you still have doubts or curiosities you can leave a comment or use the contact form you find below.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking methods: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
- Energy 47.26 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 12.08 (g) of which sugars 10.70 (g)
- Proteins 0.42 (g)
- Fat 0.15 (g) of which saturated 0.01 (g)of which unsaturated 0.10 (g)
- Fibers 0.99 (g)
- Sodium 6.47 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 165 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Strawberry Lemonade Ingredients
- 10.5 oz strawberries
- 1/3 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 3 cups water
- 1/4 cup honey
Tools
- Blender
- Lemon Squeezer
- Sieve
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Kitchen Scale
Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
Start preparing the strawberry lemonade by washing and cutting the strawberries.
Extract 1/3 cup of juice from two or three lemons.
Transfer the strawberries into the blender glass along with the honey.
Add half of the required water amount.
Blend everything for a couple of minutes.
Add the lemon juice and blend for another minute.
Strain the obtained juice with a fine-mesh sieve.
Add the remaining part of the water and mix well.
Serve the strawberry lemonade immediately with or without ice or store it in the refrigerator.
Strawberry Lemonade
Check this section to clear your doubts, if you don’t find the answer to your question comment or write using the form below.
With strawberries and lemon I also made the strawberry and ricotta cake!
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How long does it keep?
You can keep this lemonade for two or three days in the refrigerator.
Alternatively, you can freeze it in ice cube trays.Can I skip the water?
Yes, but you will get a kind of concentrate like syrup so I recommend always adding some when you drink it.
Can I use sugar instead of honey?
You can use the sweetener you prefer, maple syrup and agave will also work fine.
On the blog, you can also find the recipe for Homemade Peach Juice.
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