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A glass of strawberry lemonade topped with a mint sprig and ice cubes. There is a plate of scones in the background and a a jug of lemonade next to the glass.
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Strawberry Lemonade

An easy recipe for Strawberry Lemonade. Fruity and refreshing, it needs only four ingredients to make. Add ice cubes and a sprig of mint for a taste of summer, in a glass!
Course Drinks
Cuisine English
Prep Time 15 minutes
cooling time 1 hour
Servings 12
Calories 59kcal
Author Chris Mosler | Thinly Spread

Ingredients

  • 6 - 8 lemons you may need more or less, you need 200ml lemon juice
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 250 g strawberries
  • water
UK Measurements - US Measurements

Instructions

  • Use a peeler to strip the peel of two of the lemons, avoiding the white pith.
  • Add the peel to a pan with the sugar and pour over 500ml (2 cups) of boiling water. Stir to dissolve the sugar and leave to cool.
  • Juice the lemons and strain through a sieve to remove any pips. You need about 200ml (3/4 cup) lemon juice.
  • Hull the strawberries (remove leaves nad stalk) and puree until smooth in a food processor.
  • Push the strawberries through a fine sieve to remove the seeds.
  • Remove the lemon strips from the cooled sugar syrup. Mix together with the lemon juice and strawberry puree.
  • Add 1 litre of water or more to taste until you are happy with your lemonade strength. 
  • Chill and serve cold with ice.

Notes

Nutritional information is only an approximate guideline. Calculations will vary according to the ingredients you use and your cooking methods.
Do read my post for additional tips and tricks to ensure success!
 

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg