Description
A refreshing and vibrant State Fair Strawberry Lemonade recipe blending fresh strawberries with tangy lemon juice and a touch of sweetness for the perfect summer beverage, ready in just 5 minutes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 3 cups cold water
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries and lemon juice: Hull the fresh strawberries to remove the green tops. Measure out the lemon juice to ensure the proper balance of tartness in your lemonade.
- Blend the main ingredients: In a blender, combine the hulled strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar. Blend these until the mixture is smooth, creating a fresh strawberry base for the lemonade.
- Add water and blend again: Pour in the cold water to the blended mixture and blend again briefly to incorporate everything evenly while maintaining the refreshing texture.
- Serve with ice: Pour the strawberry lemonade into glasses filled with ice cubes. Stir gently to chill the drink and serve immediately for the best taste.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar level according to your preferred sweetness or substitute with honey or a sugar alternative.
- For a fizzy version, replace cold water with sparkling water.
- Add fresh mint leaves for an added layer of flavor.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best, natural flavor.
- This recipe can be doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.
