Freshly Squeezed Strawberry Lemonade

My husband LOVES strawberry lemonade and orders this drink at almost every restaurant he visits. He finally decided to make his own version while he had some time off for the holidays. This recipe has a wonderful refreshing flavor. I have to admit I was impressed with this drink!


Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 c. of fresh strawberries, chopped and finely crushed
1 1/2 c. fresh squeezed lemon juice (include some pulp)
1 3/4 c. sugar
8 c. water

DIRECTIONS

1. Chop and crush fresh strawberries. Set aside.
2. Take 1 cup of boiling water and mix with sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves in the water.
3. Add the crushed strawberries to the sugar water and set in the refrigerator to chill.
4. Juice lemons and place in a pitcher with 7 cups of cool water.
5. Add chilled strawberries and sugar to the lemon water and stir until completely mixed.

cheers!

Comments

  1. PaulaMarch 9, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    His Strawberry Lemonade is definitely delicious! I'm so glad I finally got to try it, and I'm glad to have the recipe so I can make it myself!

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