Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound fresh strawberries, stems removed
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 1/2–5 cups water, divided
- 1 1/2 cups fresh-squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Puree the strawberries until smooth, strain if desired.
- Prepare simple syrup by dissolving sugar in water over medium heat, then cool.
- Combine lemon juice, cooled syrup, and strawberry puree in a pitcher.
- Chill the mixture and stir in cold water before serving.
- Serve over ice and garnish with strawberry slices or lemon wedges.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
Adjust sugar based on desired sweetness.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0.5
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 39
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0