This quick and easy strawberry lemonade is the perfect summer beverage. Naturally flavored and colored with fresh strawberries, make a large pitcher to serve at parties or to simply beat the heat.
You will need:
Water - 2 cups
Sugar - 1½ cups
Fresh strawberries - 8 oz, hulled
Fresh lemon juice - ⅔ cup (6-8 lemons, depending on size)
Cold water - 6 cups
Ice - as needed
Mint leaves - to garnish
How to:
Prepare a simple syrup by heating sugar in 2 cups of water till dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Puree the strawberries with 2-3 tbsp of lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds.
In a large pitcher, combine rest of the lemon juice with strawberry puree, simple syrup and cold water. Mix well.
Serve strawberry lemonade cold over lots of ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Recipe by At The Corner of Happy And Harried at https://www.happyandharried.com/2017/05/02/strawberry-lemonade/