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Strawberry Lemonade
Strawberry lemonade is a drink worth making from its components rather than guessing in the glass. I prepare the fruit and measured liquid before mixing.
- Prep Time
- 10 mins
- Cook Time
- 10 mins
- Serves
- 4
Before You Start — Chef's Notes, Ingredient Swaps & Why This Recipe WorksClick to read
Chef’s notes
My first preparation check: Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
Ingredient swaps
Where the ingredient list gives an alternative, use that option. Other substitutions have not been established for this version, so do not assume they will behave identically.
Why this recipe works
Texture is the useful guide here. Blend as directed, stop to check the consistency, and keep the specified liquid balance rather than thinning it by guesswork.
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Method
- Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
- In a blender, puree the strawberries. If needed, add a bit of water to facilitate blending. Strain the puree through a sieve to remove seeds (optional).
- Pour the cooled sugar-water mixture and the freshly squeezed lemon juice into a large jug.
- Add the strawberry puree to the jug and stir well.
- Serve over ice in a glass for a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage.
- For a Strawberry Lemonade Cocktail:Simply add your choice of white liquor to the mix.
- Enjoy the refreshing goodness of this strawberry lemonade, whether as a delightful mocktail or a spirited cocktail!
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