Fresh Strawberry Lemonade
Fresh lemon zest and juice macerate with strawberries and sugar before being diluted into a bright, fragrant lemonade.
By Moow Editorial ·
- For same-day lemonade, mash the strawberry, lemon, and sugar mixture until the sugar dissolves completely so the zest oils blend into it.
At a glance
Read through the method once, then prep the ingredients in the order listed.
- Yield: 5 glasses
- Prep time: 15 minutes, plus overnight macerating and 1 hour chilling
- Cook time: 0 minutes
For the most consistent result, use the listed weights when available; household measures are rounded.
Estimated nutrition per serving
Serving basis: One serving from the final reviewed yield of 5 glasses.
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Protein: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fat: <1 g
- Sodium: 8 mg
Estimated from the listed ingredients and serving yield using USDA FoodData Central. Actual values vary with brands, substitutions, cooking losses, oil absorption, and portion size.
Strawberry Lemonade
Have these measured and ready before you begin.
- 5 lemons
- 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar, plus more to taste
- 8–10 strawberries
- 1 liter (about 4 1/4 U.S. cups) drinking water
Directions
1. Finely grate the yellow zest from the lemons without removing the bitter white pith.
2. Add the sugar and press it into the zest with a spoon.
3. Grate or finely crush the strawberries into the mixture, continue mashing, then squeeze in the lemon juice.
4. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
5. The next day, stir in the drinking water and refrigerate for 1 hour.
6. Strain and serve cold.
Sources
Wash the lemons and strawberries thoroughly before zesting or crushing them, use drinking-quality water, and keep the lemonade refrigerated.