This beautiful Strawberry Lemonade recipe is so perfect to serve on a warm spring or summer day.

Now that the weather is finally starting to get warmer and we’re starting to see the sun a whole lot more, it’s time to start thinking of recipes that use up beautiful berries! You’re probably starting to see baskets of strawberries on sale for a good price at your local markets.  Pick up some strawberries today and make this lemonade!

How to make Strawberry Lemonade:

This strawberry lemonade uses a pint of strawberries and a cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice.  The strawberries are pureed with a lemon simple syrup and then strained out to preserve the strawberry flavor but get rid of the pulp.  The sweet strawberry mixture is combined with sparkling water to create a delicious, homemade lemonade.

I can think of a lot of occasions where this might be a good beverage to whip up and share.  A warm weekend is a good reason!  But it’s also a nice beverage to serve for a holiday lunch or brunch.  For a party with friends, you might consider doubling or tripling the recipe.  For an adult party, try adding a little bit of vodka to create a strawberry lemonade cocktail!

How to garnish Strawberry Lemonade:

First off, you don’t have to garnish your lemonade.  But it’s so pretty if you do!  Stick a small sprig of fresh mint into your lemonade for a pick and pretty garnish.  Buy some extra fresh strawberries, cut them in half and slip them onto the edges of your glasses for a double gorgeous garnish.  

This recipe comfortably serves four.  It’s so good though, so you’ll probably want to double the recipe so you can all enjoy seconds!

Here are a few more recipes you can try that feature strawberries:

• No Cook Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream
• Fresh Strawberry Pie
• Strawberry Goat Cheese Guacamole
• Strawberry Buttermilk Scones
• Chocolate Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
• Strawberry Layer Cake with Cheesecake Frosting

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