Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 4–6 lemons)
- 3/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries and lemons thoroughly.
- Blend the strawberries until smooth, creating a vibrant red puree.
- Squeeze the lemons to extract about one cup of juice.
- In a large pitcher, combine the strawberry puree, lemon juice, and sugar; stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add cold water and ice cubes; stir well before tasting and adjusting sweetness if needed.
- Serve in chilled glasses garnished with fresh strawberries or lemon slices.
Notes
- For added flavor, try incorporating fresh mint leaves or swapping lemons for limes.
- If you prefer a fizzy drink, use sparkling water instead of still water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg