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Infused Strawberry Lemonade

Quench Your Thirst with Refreshing Infused Strawberry Lemonade

Enjoy a delightful Infused Strawberry Lemonade that combines fresh strawberries and zesty lemons for a refreshing summer drink.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Infusion Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup water for simple syrup
  • 1 cup sugar sweetens the lemonade
For the Flavor
  • 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup strawberries sliced and lightly crushed
  • 1 cup lemons sliced, for garnish
For Serving
  • as needed ice to keep the drink chilled

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large pitcher
  • Stirring spoon
  • Measuring Cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with 1 cup of sugar. Heat over medium-high heat until it comes to a gentle boil, stirring frequently until the sugar fully dissolves. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool for 5-10 minutes.
  2. In a large pitcher, pour in 4 cups of cold water along with the cooled simple syrup and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir thoroughly to blend flavors and adjust sweetness to taste.
  3. Slice fresh strawberries and gently crush them. Add strawberries and sliced lemons to the pitcher.
  4. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
  5. Serve over ice, garnishing glasses with extra lemon slices and strawberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover lemonade in a tightly sealed pitcher in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. For best flavor, infuse overnight, if possible.

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