Description

This quick and easy homemade strawberry lemonade recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweet strawberries and tart lemons, making it the ultimate refreshing drink for the summer.

Ingredients

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Strawberry Lemonade:

1 cup strawberries, washed
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 cup vodka
1 cup lemon juice (About 4–5 lemons)
1.5 cups sparkling water
1 lemon, sliced for garnish
1 bunch of mint

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Instructions

Wash, stem and slice strawberries. Reserve a few for garnish.
Add water and sugar to a saucepan. Bring to a simmer while stirring occasionally until sugar is completely dissolved.
Add berries, then simmer a few more minutes.
Blend berry and sugar mixture until smooth. Allow to cool.
Pour into a pitcher, then add the vodka. For non-alcoholic, skip the vodka.
Add lemon juice and stir.
Add sparkling water before serving. If pre-making, add just before serving to retain fizz.
Serve on ice and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe is even better the second day. If pre-making, cover tightly and refrigerate. Add the fizzy drink just before serving to keep it fresh.
You can swap lemonade or lemon juice for fresh lemon juice for a better taste.
Frozen strawberries can be used.
Using lemon-lime soda instead of sparkling water will make it sweeter.
If you prefer a stronger cocktail, increase the vodka to 1 1/4 cups.
Raspberries or blackberries can be used, but you may need to strain the mixture before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 385 kcal
Sugar: 56g
Sodium: 22mg
Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 69g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 2g