Strawberry Lemonade

This Strawberry Lemonade is the ultimate thirst quencher for hot days, blending the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries with the sharp tang of lemon juice. The addition of chilled club soda adds a delightful effervescence that makes it feel like a fancy bar drink, yet it comes together easily in your own kitchen. The key to success is pureeing the strawberries finely to ensure a smooth texture without pulp clogging your teeth. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for backyard barbecues, picnic baskets, or simply enjoying on a patio swing. Serve it well-chilled with plenty of ice and a sprig of mint for the full experience.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Drinks

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Calories: 184.1

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

This Strawberry Lemonade is the ultimate thirst quencher for hot days, blending the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries with the sharp tang of lemon juice. The addition of chilled club soda adds a delightful effervescence that makes it feel like a fancy bar drink, yet it comes together easily in your own kitchen. The key to success is pureeing the strawberries finely to ensure a smooth texture without pulp clogging your teeth. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for backyard barbecues, picnic baskets, or simply enjoying on a patio swing. Serve it well-chilled with plenty of ice and a sprig of mint for the full experience.

Ingredients

1 quart Fresh Strawberries, Hulled
3 cup Cold Water
3/4 cup Lemon Juice
3/4 cup Sugar *
2 cup Club Soda, Chilled
1 Ice
1 Garnishes **

Directions

1
Place the hulled strawberries into a blender and puree until completely smooth.
2
In a large pitcher, combine the pureed strawberries, cold water, lemon juice, and sugar.
3
Stir the mixture vigorously until the sugar is fully dissolved.
4
Pour in the chilled club soda and stir gently to maintain carbonation.
5
Serve immediately over ice, garnishing with fresh strawberry slices or mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 184.1kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.9mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 48.1g17%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 45.9g
Protein 0.2g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For a sweeter taste, you can increase the sugar up to 1 cup, depending on the sweetness of your strawberries.

Garnish options include additional sliced strawberries, sprigs of fresh mint, or lemon wheels.

Keywords: strawberry, lemonade, summer drink, refreshing, sparkling, club soda, fresh fruit, easy recipe, party drink, non-alcoholic, vegan, citrus, berries, blender, chilled, mint garnish, iced beverage, homemade, sweet and sour, picnic, barbecue

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