Eosinophilic Esophagitis Friendly Classic Strawberry Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and naturally sweet, this strawberry lemonade is the kind of refreshing drink that feels like summer in a glass. It starts with a simple homemade strawberry syrup — just fresh strawberries, sugar, and water simmered until jammy and fragrant — then gets stirred into freshly squeezed lemon juice for a flavor that no bottled version can touch. For anyone managing eosinophilic esophagitis, finding safe beverages and treats can be a real challenge, especially when so many store-bought drinks hide unexpected additives or allergens in their ingredient lists. This recipe keeps things beautifully clean: fresh fruit, sugar, water, and lemon juice — nothing more. The syrup gets strained smooth, so there are no chunky bits to worry about, just a silky, vibrant pink drink that's as easy on the palate as it is on the eyes. Serve it over plenty of ice and garnish with a fresh strawberry slice or lemon round for a presentation that looks far fancier than the effort involved.
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6 servings
For the strawberry syrup
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
For the lemonade
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6–8 lemons)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
For serving
- ice, for serving
- fresh strawberry slices or lemon rounds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the strawberries, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the strawberries soften and release their juices, about 5–7 minutes.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat and let the syrup cool for 5 minutes, then pour it through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl or measuring cup, pressing the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, about 20–25 minutes.
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