Strawberry Lemonade

Ingredients

• 18 small ripe strawberries (The source specifies 18–20 strawberries.)
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar (Use 1/2 cup or up to 1 cup total, adjusting to taste. Use 1/4 cup in the blender and add the remaining sugar to the pitcher.)
• 6 cup water (The source specifies 6–7 cups total. Use 1/2 cup for blending and the remainder in the pitcher.)
• 1.25 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Himalayan sea salt
• ice (For serving.)

Steps

1. 1

   Add the strawberries, 1/4 cup of the sugar, and 1/2 cup of the water to a blender.

2. 2

   Blend until the strawberry mixture is completely smooth.

3. 3

   For a smoother texture, optionally strain the strawberry purée through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the seeds.

4. 4

   Pour the strawberry purée into a large pitcher.

5. 5

   Add the fresh lemon juice, the remaining sugar, the Himalayan sea salt, and the remaining water to the pitcher.

6. 6

   Stir well until all of the ingredients are fully combined.

7. 7

   Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Serve the chilled strawberry lemonade over ice.

Notes

Sugar may be adjusted between 1/2 cup and 1 cup according to desired sweetness. Water may be adjusted between 6 and 7 cups. Straining is optional and removes strawberry seeds.

Nutrition per serving

• drink
• beverage
• non-alcoholic
• vegetarian
• gluten-free
• fruit-based
• no-cook
• summer