Memorial Day Strawberry Lemonade
Memorial Day Strawberry Lemonade is a vibrant, refreshing drink that captures the essence of summer, making it the perfect thirst-quencher for outdoor gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4–5 lemons)
- 4 cups cold water (or sparkling water)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the strawberries, removing the leaves.
- Squeeze the juice from the lemons until you have 1 cup, straining out any seeds.
- In a blender, combine sliced strawberries, ¾ cup sugar, and 1 cup water. Blend until smooth.
- In a large pitcher, mix the strawberry puree with the lemon juice and remaining 4 cups of cold water. Stir well.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour in the strawberry lemonade. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider blending in other fruits like raspberries or blueberries.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar based on your taste preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg