Homemade strawberry lemonade with simple syrup is a very refreshing drink. This recipe uses ripe strawberries and plenty of fresh lemon juice to make the best pink lemonade ever. It's so refreshing when served chilled on a hot summer day.
Ingredients
- 12 freshs strawberries , hulled and quartered
- 1 cup white sugar , divided
- 7 cups water , divided
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1 cup lemon juice
Instructions
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1
Gather the ingredients.
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2
Toss strawberries with ¼ cup sugar in a medium bowl until evenly coated; set aside until juices release from strawberries, 5 to 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan; add remaining ¾ cup sugar. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Cool simple syrup to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
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4
Combine remaining 6 cups water, ice, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a pitcher; stir in sweetened strawberries with juices.
Nutrition Facts
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