Memorial Day Strawberry Lemonade
Enjoy a refreshing burst of summer with this vibrant Strawberry Lemonade, perfect for Memorial Day celebrations and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water (or sparkling water for fizz)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries under cold water, remove green tops, and slice in half.
- Mash the strawberries in a mixing bowl until chunky to release juices.
- In a pitcher, combine lemon juice, sugar, and cold water; stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add the mashed strawberries to the lemonade mixture and stir well.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour to enhance flavors. Serve over ice with mint or lemon slices as garnish.
Notes
- For a minty twist, add fresh mint leaves when serving.
- Substitute sugar with agave syrup or honey if desired.
- Use frozen strawberries in a pinch; thaw slightly before mashing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg