4th of July Strawberry Lemonade
A fresh, no-cook strawberry lemonade for 4th of July drinks and summer cookouts. Tart lemon, ripe strawberry puree, and cold water in a single jug.
Ingredients
- 1 c fresh lemon juice about 4 to 6 lemons
- 4 c cold water
- 1/4 c granulated sugar adjust to taste
- 1 c fresh strawberries hulled
Instructions
- Puree the strawberries in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother lemonade, or leave the pulp in for more texture.
- In a large pitcher or jug, combine the strawberry puree, cold water, lemon juice, and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Taste and adjust: more puree for stronger strawberry, more lemon for tartness, more sugar for sweetness.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Serve over ice in tall glasses with sliced strawberries and lemon wheels for garnish. Top with a splash of sparkling water for a fizzy version if you like.
Notes
The strawberry puree and lemon juice can be prepped up to 1 to 2 days in advance, stored separately in the fridge. Combine everything just before serving so the lemonade tastes fresh.
For a patriotic presentation, thread a blueberry and a strawberry slice onto a cocktail pick and lay it across the glass.
For a fizzy version, replace 1 cup of the cold water with sparkling water and stir in at serving.
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