Now that the weather is finally starting to get warmer and we’re starting to see the sun a whole lot more, it’s time to start thinking of recipes that use up beautiful berries! You’re probably starting to see baskets of strawberries on sale for a good price at your local markets. Pick up some strawberries today and make this lemonade!
How to make Strawberry Lemonade:
This strawberry lemonade uses a pint of strawberries and a cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice. The strawberries are pureed with a lemon simple syrup and then strained out to preserve the strawberry flavor but get rid of the pulp. The sweet strawberry mixture is combined with sparkling water to create a delicious, homemade lemonade.
I can think of a lot of occasions where this might be a good beverage to whip up and share. A warm weekend is a good reason! But it’s also a nice beverage to serve for a holiday lunch or brunch. For a party with friends, you might consider doubling or tripling the recipe. For an adult party, try adding a little bit of vodka to create a strawberry lemonade cocktail!
How to garnish Strawberry Lemonade:
First off, you don’t have to garnish your lemonade. But it’s so pretty if you do! Stick a small sprig of fresh mint into your lemonade for a pick and pretty garnish. Buy some extra fresh strawberries, cut them in half and slip them onto the edges of your glasses for a double gorgeous garnish.
This recipe comfortably serves four. It’s so good though, so you’ll probably want to double the recipe so you can all enjoy seconds!
Here are a few more recipes you can try that feature strawberries:
No Cook Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream Fresh Strawberry Pie Strawberry Goat Cheese Guacamole Strawberry Buttermilk Scones Chocolate Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries Strawberry Layer Cake with Cheesecake Frosting
