Ingredients
Scale
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6–8 medium lemons)
3/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
Ice cubes
Sliced strawberries (for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and hull strawberries
Puree strawberries in a blender until smooth
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother texture (optional)
In a large pitcher, combine strawberry puree, lemon juice, and sugar
Stir until sugar dissolves
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours
Serve over ice with sliced strawberries
Notes
Use fully ripe strawberries for natural sweetness
Adjust sugar based on strawberry sweetness and lemon acidity
Simple syrup (1:1 sugar and water) can be prepared ahead
Chill longer for optimal refreshment
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Strawberry Drinks Recipes
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg