Description
A refreshing and delicious strawberry lemonade perfect for quenching your thirst on a hot day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup honey or agave syrup
- 4 cups chilled sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Sliced lemons and strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by placing the quartered strawberries in a mixing bowl and gently mash them with a fork to release their juices.
- In a separate pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and honey or agave syrup, stirring until the sweetener is completely dissolved.
- Add the mashed strawberries to the pitcher, mixing well to incorporate the flavors.
- Slowly pour in the chilled sparkling water, stirring gently to maintain the fizz.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more honey or agave.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the strawberry citrus splash over the ice.
- For an added touch, garnish each glass with slices of lemon and whole strawberries.
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding a few basil leaves or a splash of orange juice to the mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg