Vegetarian Classic Strawberry Lemonade
There is something undeniably refreshing about a glass of homemade lemonade, and adding a vibrant strawberry syrup takes it to a whole new level. Fresh strawberries are simmered down with sugar and water until they release their gorgeous ruby juices, then strained into a silky syrup that blends beautifully with bright, tangy lemon juice. Every sip tastes like peak summer in a glass. The whole thing comes together in a single pitcher, making it just as easy to whip up for a lazy afternoon as it is to serve at a backyard gathering. Since everything here is made from scratch with simple, plant-based ingredients, you know exactly what's going into your glass — no mystery additives or artificial dyes. Garnish with a few fresh strawberry slices or lemon rounds and it looks almost too pretty to drink. Almost.
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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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