Small saucepan
Fork or potato masher
Pitcher
Citrus juicer
stirring spoon
Strawberry Syrup
- 1 cup sliced strawberries (frozen is perfect!)
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
To Make the Lemonade
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 8 lemons)
- 3 cups water (for mixing)
Make the strawberry syrup. Combine the strawberries, sugar, and ½ cup of water in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, gently mash the strawberries with a fork or potato masher. Simmer for 1-3 minutes until the strawberries soften and release their juices.
Mix and chill. Pour the strawberry syrup (including the mashed fruit) into a pitcher. Add the fresh lemon juice and 3 cups of water, stirring to combine. Place the pitcher in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
Serve. Serve the lemonade over ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge and a strawberry slice if desired.
Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.1mg