Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

fresh strawberries

🥗Healthier: frozen strawberries

💰Cheaper: canned strawberries

Frozen strawberries are often more affordable and just as flavorful.

Combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan. Place over medium-low heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside, allow to cool for 10 minutes.

Use a blender or food processor to puree the strawberries. Strain them through a fine mesh sieve, if desired, to remove seeds.

Pour 1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice into a pitcher. Add sugar/water mixture (simple syrup).

Add remaining 5 cups water and stir well. Pour over ice and serve, or transfer to refrigerator and allow to chill several hours before serving.

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