Description
If you’re looking for a Strawberry Lemonade Mocktail that is fresh, easy, and quick to make, this recipe is the perfect choice. Made with fresh strawberries, lemon juice, and simple ingredients, this refreshing non alcoholic drink delivers a delicious balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Perfect for summer gatherings, family dinners, baby showers, or any occasion that calls for a cool and fruity beverage.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar or cane sugar
- 4 cups water
- Ice cubes
- Sparkling water (optional)
- Lemon lime soda or Sprite (optional)
- Ginger ale (optional)
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries.
- Add the strawberries to a blender and blend until smooth to create a strawberry puree.
- Squeeze fresh lemons to make fresh lemon juice.
- In a large pitcher, combine the strawberry puree, lemon juice, sugar, and water.
- Stir well until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as desired.
- Fill serving glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the strawberry lemonade mixture over the ice.
- For a sparkling version, add sparkling water, Sprite, or ginger ale just before serving.
- Garnish with lemon slices and fresh strawberries, then serve immediately.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries and freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor. Chill before serving for an extra refreshing drink. Store in a sealed pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and stir before serving. Honey or stevia can be used instead of sugar for a lower sugar version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
